Table 4.
HWBG study evaluation data
| Evaluation data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | SD | ||
| Perceived benefits | |||
| 1. | The HWBG program provided me with useful information about self-acceptance, self-compassion and appreciation for who I am | 4.38 | 0.70 |
| 2. | The HWBG program provided me with useful information about managing stress and anxiety | 4.46 | 0.74 |
| 3. | The physical activity sessions helped me to realise that I can do fitness activities | 4.08 | 0.87 |
| 4. | The mindfulness practice provided me with useful information about managing stress | 4.21 | 0.74 |
| 5. | The mindfulness practice helped me to manage my thoughts, emotions and ability to focus | 4.10 | 0.66 |
| 6. | The meditations were helpful | 4.19 | 0.70 |
| 7. | The lessons on body image helped me to recognise how images are changed and manipulated | 4.38 | 0.82 |
| 8. | The body image lessons helped me to realise that I don’t have to be perfect | 4.48 | 0.68 |
| 9. | The yoga activities made me feel calm | 3.71 | 0.92 |
| 10. | Being able to listen to other girls was positive | 4.25 | 0.70 |
| 11. | I feel like I learned a lot about the challenges facing girls in our society | 4.10 | 0.69 |
| 12. | The section on gratitude helped me to see what really matters in life | 3.90 | 0.47 |
| Enjoyment of the program | |||
| 1. | The HWB for Girls program was enjoyable | 4.44 | 0.58 |
| 2. | The physical activity sessions were enjoyable | 4.15 | 0.80 |
| 3. | The yoga activities were enjoyable | 3.71 | 0.82 |
| 4. | I enjoyed being in a girls only zone and working with each other, not against each other | 4.35 | 0.93 |
All items were measured on a 5-point Likert Scale (range from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree) with a maximum score of 5.0