Objective Outcome Evaluation of a Positive Youth Development Program: The Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

The present study explored the outcomes of a positive youth development (PYD) program entitled “Project P.A.T.H.S.” based on a total of 12,281 Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong. To understand the impact of this program, the study assessed the changes in developmental outcomes using a single group pretest and posttest design. Findings showed that the participants displayed positive changes in PYD attributes, life satisfaction, and thriving after joining the program regardless of the program content. In conjunction with other studies, the study demonstrates the benefits of PYD programs in promoting positive development in Chinese adolescents