Questscope Non-Formal Education Impact Study (QSNFEIS)
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.
調査の概要
詳細な説明
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.
研究の種類
入学 (予想される)
段階
- フェーズ2
連絡先と場所
研究場所
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Amman、ヨルダン
- Al Mutasm School
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Amman、ヨルダン
- Al Urdan School
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Amman、ヨルダン
- Al Zubaidieh School
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Amman、ヨルダン
- Ali Reda Al Rekabi School
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Amman、ヨルダン
- Mauth Bin Jabal School
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Amman、ヨルダン
- Umama Bint Abi Al A'as
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参加基準
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
受講資格のある性別
説明
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
研究計画
研究はどのように設計されていますか？
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的：防止
- 割り当て：ランダム化
- 介入モデル：並列代入
- マスキング：独身
武器と介入
参加者グループ / アーム |
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アクティブコンパレータ：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.
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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"). |
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実験的：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"). |
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"). |
この研究は何を測定していますか？
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
時間枠 |
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self-reported general self-efficacy
時間枠：pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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self-reported social skills
時間枠：pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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self-reported strengths and difficulties
時間枠：pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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self-reported social supports
時間枠：pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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協力者と研究者
スポンサー
出版物と役立つリンク
研究記録日
主要日程の研究
研究開始
一次修了 (実際)
研究の完了 (実際)
試験登録日
最初に提出
QC基準を満たした最初の提出物
最初の投稿 (見積もり)
学習記録の更新
投稿された最後の更新 (見積もり)
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
最終確認日
詳しくは
本研究に関する用語
その他の研究ID番号
- QS-001
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