My-Peer Toolkit

Summary The Constructing a Program Logic Model Tool provides a set of questions which program coordinators may use as a basic survey to obtain information needed to construct a program logic model. The questionnaire can be used either by distributing it to the project team members and stakeholders, or by utilising the questions to guide […]

Summary The Guide to Content Analysis describes how to analyse data collected through online discussion forums. Online discussion forums are rich in data including information about why young people like a program or service, what issues they are confronting, how well they are coping, what coping strategies they are using, what has changed for them […]

Summary Program coordinators can collect direct feedback about a program by starting new evaluation discussion threads asking forum users targeted questions. Only one question should be asked at a time. This is less formal than an online survey and may increase the number of responses received.

Summary Journal Writing is a tool is for gathering qualitative data which helps to monitor how the program impacts on the participants’ lives over time. The journal is to be completed each week during the program hours. Questions or prompts are given to participants to help structure the writing process.

Summary The Long Term Outcomes Tool is an online survey for young people who have completed a program. It can also be customised for young people who may still be involved in the program as a peer supporter or peer educator. The tool explores long term changes in attitudes, employment/study, knowledge, support, mental health, problem […]

Summary The Short Term Impacts Tool is an online survey for young people who are participating in a program. The tool explores the dimensions emotional well-being, social support, future thinking, communication skills, and problem solving skills. Additional questions can be added depending on needs.

Summary The What if…? Scenarios activity is designed to assess young people’s awareness and knowledge of available support services they could access for help or in an emergency.