Wirkungsnachweis aus der Literatur

Kurzfristig (< 1 Jahr)
Mikro (Individuum)
Sozial

improved relationship with other participants, making friends

Beziehungsaufbau und Interaktiosfähigkeiten

Of all the items, ‘Enjoying working with other people my age’ is the statement with the highest percentage (50%) of respondents suggesting it was ‘much more true’ as a result of being in the club. This increases to almost three quarters when those who felt it was ‘more true’ are included. For all statements the majority felt they had changed positively on each of the items asked. In the survey data, the overriding reason for new club members to get involved and existing members to return to the club is the friendship element. This is also very apparent from discussions in the focus groups. Being in a safe environment, away from family surveillance, allows members the freedom to interact with peers. The clear social element of mixing with friends or finding new friends is also captured by members of Club E who describe the interactive element.

Beschreibung der Aktivität

Foróigne volunteer led Youth Clubs
youth development’ measures at youth club level, including social, psychological/emotional and general life skills
Großbritannien
118 participants in the service (time 1), 71 participants (time 2)
age range 11,5-18,5 years, average age 15 years
teilnehmende Kinder und Jugendliche
Freiwillig engagierte Jugendliche

Evaluierung der Aktivität

The study employed a mixed methods approach of quantitative and qualitative instruments to research the topic. A small sample of Foróige Youth Clubs participated in completing questionnaires at the beginning and end of the club year. Surveys of members, focus groups with members and interviews with leaders were conducted for this research. Nine clubs returned questionnaires for 118 members for Survey 1, completed in September/October 2010. At the second survey stage at the end of the year (May 2011), six of the same clubs returned questionnaires for 71 club members. The sample sizes for both periods are sufficient to conduct multivariate levels of analysis and tests of statistical significance.
Problem solving and cooperation
I enjoy working together with other people my age; I know where to go for help with a problem; When I need help, I find someone to talk with; I can work with someone who has different opinions than mine.
4-point scale: less true, no change, more true, much more true
one year (September/ October 2010-May 2011)