Evaluation of Effectiveness of Leisure Time Programs for Girl Students (The Case Study of Northern Khorasan Province)

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the Effectiveness of Leisure Time Programs for girl students in the Northern Khorasan Province. The research design was a quasia-panel study. Target population of the study was all girl students at the primary, secondary and high school level, who participated in the Leisure Time Programs during the 2008 summer. A sample size of 583 respondents in all educational level selected for the study. Data was collected using a standard questionnaire instrument. Statistical data analysis was done with SPSS software program, using nonparametric Wilcoxon test. Findings clearly show that significant differences existed in student's degree of religiousness, social participation, enthusiasm, and degree of familiarity with Islamic Revolution and Imam Khomeini's thoughts before and after participation in the program. Briefly, results indicated that Leisure Time Programs are conducted in effective manner and arrived at a positive outcome.