1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«The objective of this study was to identify and evaluate the impacts of the BO2 [Bouffée d’oxygène] program to broaden our knowledge of the performance of social organizations. The study focused on individuals because the program’s activities were easier to define at the individual level. More precisely, we sought to identify the impacts and products generated by the program by studying the life paths of five young people who participated in the program.» (p. 30)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
«Three data collection tools were used in the study: non-structured interviews, a discussion group, and document analysis. The interviews were conducted with two workers from the community recreation centre and one administrator from Louis-Joseph-Papineau High School, where the program took place. [...] The group was composed of five representatives from the school (the principal and four teachers) and one worker from SAJO. The discussion lasted a little over two and a half hours. At the request of the researchers, the group identified five young people who had participated in the program » (p. 30-31)

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

«The data collected during the interviews and discussion group show that the BO2 program had positive spin-offs on parent-child relationships, the resilience of children living in difficult settings, the climate at the school, the students’ overall motivation to go to school, the students’ relationships with teachers, and the spirit of mutual support at the school. The program’s contribution to the socio-professional integration of young people was underscored and many of the program participants went on to pursue postsecondary education. Although the program was only one of many influences (teachers, social workers, etc.) on these young people, there was a distinct drop in absenteeism and school drop-out rates, while participation in extracurricular activities increased; the school environment subsequently became more stimulating. [...] The impacts of the BO2 program were also noticeable in the five cases studied. The results obtained from the discussion group revealed that the program enabled three of these young people (cases A, B, and C) to pursue and obtain a high school diploma in the regular school system; reduced the harmful effects of having dropped out for another young person (Case D) by giving this person the tools necessary to integrate into the job market; and helped a fifth young person (Case E) to overcome major behavioural problems.» (p. 32)