Evaluation of Melpomene Interns and Girls Project: "Role models and Mentoring" for Melpomene Institute

Abstract

This research was conducted to evaluate the Melpomene Interns and Girls Project: “Role Models and Mentoring” which is a two-part workshop developed and led by interns through Melpomene Institute. Melpomene is a research and resource facility at which the link between physical activity and girls’ and women’s health is studied. The Melpomene Interns and Girls Project services girls between the ages of 9 and 12 years. The program has been well received by Girl Scout troops in the past two years. The areas of self-esteem, body image, nutrition, and physical activity are addressed. The evaluation was conducted to gather information about the girls’ knowledge of proper nutrition, feelings about body image, benefits of physical activity, level of physical activity, levels of self-esteem, and feelings about the program itself. The surveys were administered at the start of the workshop, after the completion of both sections of the workshop, and one month after the workshop had taken place.