ERIC Number: EJ1137211
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Feb
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Development of a Health Survey Instrument for 5- to 8-Year-Old Youths
Neelon, Marisa; Brian, Kelley; Iaccopucci, Anne M.; Lewis, Kendra M.; Worker, Steven M.
Journal of Extension, v55 n1 Article 1TOT9 Feb 2017
Measuring program outcomes is required for documenting effectiveness of interventions with youths participating in programs funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) initiative. The California CYFAR program provided programming for youths aged 5-8, which necessitated the development of an age-appropriate survey measure. Evaluating younger youths to assess healthful living outcomes is challenging, especially with youths in kindergarten through second grade. This article addresses development and testing of the measure and resultant lessons learned. Recommendations for developing an evaluation survey for younger youths are provided.
Descriptors: Test Construction, Young Children, Youth Programs, Program Effectiveness, Extension Education, Surveys, Life Style, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Test Validity, Likert Scales, Test Items, Dietetics, Physical Activity Level, Gardening, Food
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Kindergarten; Primary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 1; Elementary Education; Grade 2
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Language: English
Sponsor: US Department of Agriculture
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Identifiers - Location: California
Grant or Contract Numbers: 20114152030430