ABSTRACT

This chapter presents information about the types of methods and factors that need to be considered for future work evaluating school-based well-being and positive education evaluations if the field is to advance and recommendations for the widespread implementation of positive education are justified. The field of positive psychology has incited a genuine belief that well-being can be enhanced through deliberate training. One key point is to first examine the quality of work undertaken on developing various positive education interventions or programs. The dissemination phase is highly dependent on facilitator characteristics, such as who is delivering the program, and program qualities, such as the dosage and delivery format. Program outcomes are the focus of most evaluation studies; however, the methods used to assess program success via outcomes also have their shortcomings. Focus groups were also conducted with program facilitators known as "Reach Crew." Reach Crew were provided with on-going training in program development and facilitation.