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Questscope Non-Formal Education Impact Study (QSNFEIS)

3 agosto 2011 aggiornato da: University of Oxford

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluates the effectiveness of Questscope Non-Formal Education (QS NFE) on impacting psychosocial outcomes for out-of-school youth, ages 13-21, in Jordan. QS NFE is an empowerment-based education program. A unique agreement with the Jordanian Ministry of Education enables participating youth to receive a 10th-grade equivalent certificate upon successful completion of the 24-month non-formal education. The main components of QS NFE include retraining formal education teachers for fostering positive relationships with at-risk youth, asset-building learning and social activities, and a youth-driven learning environment.

The study hypothesis is that by engaging youth in positive relationships with local teachers and enabling the youth to drive the learning experience, the intervention will have positive impacts on general self-efficacy, social supports, social skills, and strengths and difficulties.

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Completato

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluates the effectiveness of Questscope Non-Formal Education (QS NFE) on impacting psychosocial outcomes for out-of-school youth, ages 13-21, in Jordan. QS NFE is an empowerment-based education program. A unique agreement with the Jordanian Ministry of Education enables participating youth to receive a 10th-grade equivalent certificate upon successful completion of the 24-month non-formal education. The main components of QS NFE include retraining formal education teachers for fostering positive relationships with at-risk youth, asset-building learning and social activities, and a youth-driven learning environment.

The study hypothesis is that by engaging youth in positive relationships with local teachers and enabling the youth to drive the learning experience, the intervention will have positive impacts on general self-efficacy, social supports, social skills, and strengths and difficulties.

Youth will be recruited according to normal Questscope recruitment procedures by program leaders in five poverty pocket communities in Amman, Jordan. Six QS NFE centers will be involved in the impact evaluation (four male centers and 2 female centers). Youth will be recruited, enrolled, and randomized on an individual basis until each NFE center's sample target is met (between 24 and 40 youth, depending on the center). The overall sample target is 200 for the six NFE centers aggregately (100 intervention group and 100 waitlist comparison). The study aims to recruit 54 females and 146 males.

Randomization will be conducted electronically using a random permuted block method through SealedEnvelope.com. Data collection for outcome measures will involve a computer-based, self-administered questionnaire designed with The Survey System software by Creative Research Systems. The computer-based survey will provide both text and audio to accommodate low literacy levels.

In the event that a participant rejects his/her random assignment within 48 hours of enrollment, the youth will be replaced in the study and will not be included in final data analysis. Additionally, all siblings recruited together into the study will be blocked and randomized together in enrollment.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Anticipato)

200

Fase

  • Fase 2

Contatti e Sedi

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Luoghi di studio

  • Giordania
      • Amman, Giordania
        • Al Mutasm School
      • Amman, Giordania
        • Al Urdan School
      • Amman, Giordania
        • Al Zubaidieh School
      • Amman, Giordania
        • Ali Reda Al Rekabi School
      • Amman, Giordania
        • Mauth Bin Jabal School
      • Amman, Giordania
        • Umama Bint Abi Al A'as

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

Da 13 anni a 21 anni (Bambino, Adulto)

Accetta volontari sani

Sì

Sessi ammissibili allo studio

Tutto

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age 13-18 males or 13-21 females
  • out of the formal education system for more than six months

Exclusion Criteria:

  • has already participated in QS NFE
  • not in the above-specified age range

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Prevenzione
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Separare

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Comparatore attivo: Youth Club
The intervention will be compared to a waitlist comparison group. The group will enter NFE after the four-month posttest. During the four months, the youth will be offered a biweekly recreational youth club. The club will be led by Jordanian university student volunteers out of community-based organizations. Club activities will take place approximately every two weeks, including games, sports, arts and crafts, cultural activities, and trips. The Club will not include any significant education components or youth empowerment methodology--the hypothesized active ingredients of QS NFE.
Comportamentale: Questscope Non-Formal Education

Participation in two-hour classes for three to five days per week. Duration involves 24 months of programming (three, eight-month learning cycles), but this randomized controlled trial will only assess impacts of participation in the first four months.

Regular presence of trained, supportive adults. Educational topics and class activities determined by the youth as a group with the support of the adult teachers ("facilitators").
Sperimentale: Questscope Non-Formal Education

Participation in two-hour classes for three to five days per week. Duration involves 24 months of programming (three, eight-month learning cycles), but this randomized controlled trial will only assess impacts of participation in the first four months.

Regular presence of trained, supportive adults. Educational topics and class activities determined by the youth as a group with the support of the adult teachers ("facilitators").
Comportamentale: Questscope Non-Formal Education

Participation in two-hour classes for three to five days per week. Duration involves 24 months of programming (three, eight-month learning cycles), but this randomized controlled trial will only assess impacts of participation in the first four months.

Regular presence of trained, supportive adults. Educational topics and class activities determined by the youth as a group with the support of the adult teachers ("facilitators").

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Lasso di tempo
self-reported general self-efficacy
Lasso di tempo: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
self-reported social skills
Lasso di tempo: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
self-reported strengths and difficulties
Lasso di tempo: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
self-reported social supports
Lasso di tempo: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Sponsor

University of Oxford

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Inizio studio

1 ottobre 2009

Completamento primario (Effettivo)

1 maggio 2010

Completamento dello studio (Effettivo)

1 aprile 2011

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

23 ottobre 2009

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

23 ottobre 2009

Primo Inserito (Stima)

26 ottobre 2009

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Stima)

4 agosto 2011

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

3 agosto 2011

Ultimo verificato

1 agosto 2011

Maggiori informazioni

Termini relativi a questo studio

Parole chiave

Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • QS-001

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