Process Objectives

Process objectives are those everyday tasks that propel the mission of a program. Another term for process (objective) is activity. Activities or process objectives are fueled by inputs or resources. Examples of resources in the Wise Guys program are staff, volunteers (perhaps in the form of advisory committee members), curricula, and funding. The Wise Guys process objectives listed below are generalizations of the everyday tasks that make up the work staff do.

Process Objective 1

To provide a series of 8-12 classes over about 2-3 months for young males between the ages 11-17 which focus on self-responsibility, sexual responsibility, family communication, and developing positive life options.

Process Objective 2

To train parents of young males in family communication techniques, human sexuality information, and teaching self responsibility.

Process Objectives Logically lead to Outcome Objectives

Outcome Objectives

Outcome Objectives are the goals a program hopes to accomplish as a result of investing through its activities (process objectives) numerous resources (inputs). The United Way describes outcomes as benefits for participants during or after their involvement in the program. The outcome objectives for adolescent male participants in the Wise Guys program include

• Increased family communication between adolescent males and their parents
• Increased knowledge about healthy sexual attitudes and behavior as well as risks and consequences of sexual involvement
• Increased ability to identify personal values and beliefs regarding sexuality and sex role stereotypes which influence behavior in relationships.

Outcome objective achievement is measured by indicators. In the Wise Guys program these indicators are measured through administration of a participant survey which gathers information on knowledge, attitudes, and behavior.

Sample Questions from the Wise Guys Evaluation Instrument

The Wise Guys Evaluation Instrument measures the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of program participants.

Sample Questions

1. The most effective way to prevent pregnancy is not having intercourse: True or False
2. I feel I am expected to have sex before marriage: Strongly Disagree - Strongly Agree
3. It is up to the guy as the much as the girl to prevent unwanted pregnancy: Strongly Disagree - Strongly Agree
4. If you have never had sexual intercourse, please circle all the reasons why you have not:
     a. I think it is wrong to have sex before marriage
     b. I am waiting until I am older
     c. I am not ready for sex
     d. etc.

Impact Objectives

Impact Objectives are the ultimate goal any program hopes to achieve. In a program for smoking cessation the obvious goal is for participants to stop smoking. In Wise Guys the impact objective is to delay the initiation of sexual intercourse among adolescent males not yet sexually active and to increase participation in abstinence amongst those already sexually active. The United Way describes impact as the highest level of outcome objectives. Other agencies and entities describe impact objectives as program goals. The 4 graphs found in relation to this page indicate the impact of pregnancy prevention efforts on a county scale and at a school system level.


Pregnancy Rate of Teens Aged 10-14 - Click Here.

Pregnancy Rate of Teens Aged 15-19 - Click Here.

Frequency of Contraceptive Use - Click Here.

Pregnancy Prevention project: Caldwell Council on Adolescent Health - Click Here.

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