We are pleased to share the results of an effectiveness evaluation of the MEET YOUR BEAUTY CLASS program, which supports adolescents in discovering their own unique beauty, looking beyond external standards, and expanding their understanding of inner meaning and value.
Research Overview
• Study Participants
– 1,371 adolescents who participated in the project-based education program (scalable format)
– 90 adolescents who participated in the creative workshops (intensive format)
– Interviews with educators included
• Research Methods
– Pre- and post-program surveys
– In-depth interviews and feedback analysis
Key Findings
1. A Shift Toward Discovering One’s Own Unique Beauty
• Adolescents moved beyond conventional, standardized beauty ideals and experienced a shift toward perceptions of beauty centered on their authentic selves.
• Perceptions of and attitudes toward beauty among participants in the project-based education program <broader-reach track>: 3.79 → 4.03
• Among Creative Workshop participants <intensive track>, scores for changes in beauty-related values increased by 0.54 points, while recognition of the importance of making efforts to discover one’s authentic self increased by 0.71 points.
2. Confirming the Need for Beauty Perception Education (MYB)
• The study identified a “virtuous cycle” in which positive changes in perceptions of beauty extend beyond self-esteem and contribute to greater happiness in life.
Positive changes in perceptions of beauty led to the following outcomes:
– Development of personal agency in defining beauty
– Meaningful connections with self-esteem
– Greater life satisfaction and social inclusion
3. High Satisfaction with the Program’s Effectiveness
• Overall program satisfaction: 4.47 out of 5 (intensive track)
• Intention to participate again: 8.36 out of 10 / Intention to recommend the program: 8.72 out of 10
Participating adolescents reported experiencing the following changes.
| “I feel like I’ve learned more about myself.”
| “I was glad to learn that I am someone who can be beautiful and shine, just like everyone else in the world.”
| “My standards of beauty have changed.”
This study confirmed that the MEET YOUR BEAUTY Class program goes beyond education to serve as a meaningful program that brings positive changes to adolescents’ lives as a whole. We will continue to promote healthy perceptions of beauty so that more adolescents can discover their own unique beauty and grow.
The full effectiveness evaluation study is available for download below.
