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.
研究概览
详细说明
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.
研究类型
注册 (预期的)
阶段
- 阶段2
联系人和位置
学习地点
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Amman、约旦
- Al Mutasm School
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Amman、约旦
- Al Urdan School
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Amman、约旦
- Al Zubaidieh School
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Amman、约旦
- Ali Reda Al Rekabi School
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Amman、约旦
- Mauth Bin Jabal School
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Amman、约旦
- Umama Bint Abi Al A'as
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参与标准
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
接受健康志愿者
有资格学习的性别
描述
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
学习计划
研究是如何设计的?
设计细节
- 主要用途:预防
- 分配:随机化
- 介入模型:并行分配
- 屏蔽:单身的
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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有源比较器: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"). |
实验性的: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"). |
研究衡量的是什么?
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
大体时间 |
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self-reported general self-efficacy
大体时间: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
大体时间: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
大体时间: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
大体时间: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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合作者和调查者
出版物和有用的链接
研究记录日期
研究主要日期
学习开始
初级完成 (实际的)
研究完成 (实际的)
研究注册日期
首次提交
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
首次发布 (估计)
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (估计)
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
最后验证
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与本研究相关的术语
其他研究编号
- QS-001
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