PEAR staff analyzed the data using several statistical analysis methods. They looked at the mean score for all Junior Coaches and ran a statistical test to determine if the change was statistically significant–meaning it did not happen by random change but rather can be attributed to participation in the program
Key Findings:
- Youth participating in the Playworks Junior Coach Program reported statistically significant positive change on all 14 scales of the survey.
- These scales are: active orientation, emotional control, assertiveness, perseverance, trust, empathy, reflection, and optimism.
Additional Findings:
In addition to the analysis conducted on all Junior Coaches, the PEAR team conducted both Within Group and Between Group Analysis.
