Results

Evaluations show that MOT prevents and protects against the most negative outcomes of the youth time. There is less bullying, fewer youth without one single friend, less mental problems and alcohol and drug abuse in MOT schools.

MOT reduces frequent bullying

MOT prevents exclusion. Research shows that frequent bullying happens only half as often in MOT schools as in other schools.

MOT increases quality of life

Research shows that youth’s self esteem and mental health is strengthened in MOT school, while it is reduced in other schools. The illustration reflects youth’s answer to the statement: “All in all I feel that I am a good person.”

MOT strengthens awareness and courage

MOT prevents alcohol and drug abuse. The FET Institute at the University of Cape Town has evaluated “The MOT life skills programme” for MOT SA over a period of 6 years. The results show that the drug abuse among the youth is reduced by nearly 50%.

Research Results from 2012 to date

Below are the results of studies conducted by various companies on the impact of MOT.

The results prepared by the Institute for Post School Studies (IPSS) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) show that the MOT Programme continues to make positive gains regarding how the youth perceive themselves and others, building positive attitudes, increasing resilience, and influencing better choices.

Click on the links below to read more about the MOT Programmes' lasting impact on the lives of the youth.

Research report prepared by SPHER3 NPC here
Research Report from Henley Institute on MOT's Reputation and Responsibility here
Research Report prepared by the FET Institute, University of the Western Cape - 2021 - 2022 here
Research Report prepared by the FET Institute, University of the Western Cape - 2019 here
Research Report prepared by the FET Institute, University of the Western Cape - 2018 here
Research Report prepared by the FET Institute, University of the Western Cape for TVET Colleges - 2016 here
Research Report prepared by the FET Institute, University of the Western Cape for - 2016 here
Research Report prepared by the FET Institute, University of the Western Cape - 2015 here
Research Report prepared by the FET Institute, University of the Western Cape - 2014 here
Research Report prepared by the FET Institute, University of the Western Cape - 2013 here
Research Report prepared by the FET Institute, University of the Western Cape - 2012 here