USAID YOUTHPOWER Self-Efficacy Report Q3-FY21

Self-efficacy is defined as a person's belief in their ability to succeed in a particular situation, influencing psychological states, behavior, and motivation. The program's goal was to develop youth's self-efficacy skills, allowing them to recover quickly from setbacks and view challenging problems as tasks to be mastered. A total of 7222 youth participated in the evaluation, with 6395 (88.5%) reporting increased self-efficacy at the conclusion of USG-supported training or programs. The results showed that 67.4% of the participants were females, and 32.6% were males. Furthermore, the program enhanced the environment around the participants for positive engagement, with 5205 (72%) respondents indicating they felt more supported by their community after completing the training or program. Demographically, the survey was filled out by 4855 (67.2%) females and 2367 (32.8%) males. The age of the respondents ranged from 10 to 29 years, with an average of 22 years old and a majority between 19-25 years old. The majority of the respondents were Jordanians, with 94.5% reporting no disability and 0.6% reporting hearing impairment or physical disability. The analysis highlighted that the knowledge transfer training had the highest number of individuals showing an increase in self-efficacy, with 3085 (83% of attendees) reporting an increase. The community screening training, facilitators training, and initiative planning course also showed significant increases in self-efficacy among participants. In terms of geographic location, the number of youth reporting an increase in self-efficacy varied across governorates. Amman had the highest number of youth reporting an increase, followed by Karak, while Madaba had the lowest number. The analysis also showed that the highest number of youth reporting an increase in self-efficacy were between the ages of 19-24 years old. The program's impact on civic engagement was also assessed, with 2706 (37.5%) participants reporting an increase in civic engagement activities following soft skills or life skills training or initiatives from USG-assisted programs. The results suggested that the program may need to focus more on activities that improve youth's engagement in the community through participating in civil society activities and events.