Program Evaluation of an After-school Socialization Group Program

Date of Award

Spring 6-15-2012

Document Type

Doctoral Research Paper

Degree Name

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Organizational Unit

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

First Advisor

Shelly Smith-Acuna

Second Advisor

Lavita Nadkarni

Third Advisor

Nancy Gary

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

All Rights Reserved
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Keywords

Socialization, Adolescents, Assessment, Children, Program evaluation, Social skills

Abstract

Use of evidence-based practice is becoming more expected and necessary for mental health practitioners. This allows for proof, accountability, and rigorous standards to be upheld, facilitates healthcare reimbursement, and provides a wider range of services to more clients. Appropriate monitoring and outcome measurement is essential to determine the effectiveness of a given intervention. An organization providing group social skills interventions for children 7-18 years was analyzed to facilitate the best plan for evaluating treatment effectiveness. Measurable goals and objectives consistent with the organizations mission and values were developed. Appropriate social skills measurement tools were identified. Strengths and weaknesses of each measure were compared, and existing literature was reviewed to ensure cohesion between this evaluation and current standards in literature. Parent report, self report, and teacher report on Piers-Harris II, BASC-2, and Skills Improvement System Rating Scales were determined to be the most relevant measures of social skills development. A timeline for administration and plan for how to implement measurement and use data was suggested as well as considerations for future research.

Copyright Date

6-11-2012

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Rights Holder

Alicia Gauthier

Provenance

Received from Author

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

46 pgs

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