Funder(s)
Travis Manion Foundation
Description/Abstract
The Institute for Veteran and Military Families (IVMF) conducted a pilot evaluation of Travis Manion Foundation’s Character Does Matter (CDM) program. The evaluation measured the impact of character and leadership education for youth—aged 12-18-- and identified key factors in a student’s success. Additionally, this evaluation identified areas to improve to maximize the impact for youth. Pilot survey data suggests the program has a positive effect on young adults’ attitudes toward both positive and negative behaviors. We found that that school aged young adults who participated in a CDM program had significant increases in caring, educational expectations, and prosocial attitudes. In addition, there was a data trend indicating greater negative attitudes toward risky behaviors, such as drinking and the use of drugs.
Document Type
Report
Disciplines
Military and Veterans Studies
Extent
13 pages
DCMI Type
Text
Keywords
Evaluation, Veterans, Youth, Leadership program
Publisher
Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
Date
5-1-2019
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Spaulding, Keoki and Chapman Beers, Bonnie, "The Impact of TMF Initiatives on Thriving and Well-Being -- Travis Manion Foundation Character & Leadership Course Pilot Evaluation Report" (2019). Institute for Veterans and Military Families. 448.
https://surface.syr.edu/ivmf/448
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