Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval
Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School.
introduction
ABOUT THE PERCEPTION SURVEY A required element of the Sitka School District’s Safe and Drug Free School grant is data collection and measurement of four core measures of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) prevention. For two of those measurements, the ones addressed by this project, the district to date had not yet systematically collected data. These measurements are of students’ perception: of the risk of ATOD use, and of parental and community approval/disapproval of ATOD use. High school youth worked with the school administration and community providers to shed light on these perception questions. The Sitka high school statistics class developed a survey the method for gathering the sample of the student population for the survey. Joe Little, a math professor at UAS also reviewed the survey and made suggestions. The survey was administered to a random sample of students in grades 8, and 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. The surveys were anonymous. This survey was a part of a larger project coordinated through Sitka Advancing Our Community: the Town Meeting Project. The intention was to launch a community dialogue regarding student’s perception of risk, and involve youth in making suggestions as to how the community could better support them in making healthy choices. A facilitated dialogue with a youth panel gave the community a chance to hear the results of the survey, and learn from teens themselves about how students decide what behaviors are risky, and how peers, parents, and the community affect their choices. The meeting will served as an opportunity for our community to get involved and make an even more effective difference in the lives of Sitka’s teens. The raw data from this survey can be downloaded from the Advancing Our Community website: (www.sitkaaoc.org). Navigate to the “Data” page, and look for the Student Perception Survey.
SUMMARY STATISTICS A total of 66 students were surveyed 32 were female, 34 were male 19 students were in grade 8 (Blatchley Middle School) 21 students were in grade 10 21 students were in grade 12 4 students did not identify a grade 11 students were from Pacific High School
introduction
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Student Perception of Harm All Respondents 40
35
number of responses
30
25 no risk slight risk
20
mod risk great risk
15
10
5
0 HarmA
HarmB
HarmC
HarmD
HarmE
HarmF
HarmG
HarmH
HarmI
HarmJ
HarmK
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Question Key How much do people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they: A. Have one beer at a party, and then drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat)? B. Have one or two cigarettes a week with a friend? C. Smoke “meth” (methamphetamine) one time? D. Binge drink to the point of vomiting, if they do it less than once a month? E. Drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat) having smoked marijuana? F. Drink a one serving of alcohol (one beer, one shot, or one wine cooler) while on a camping trip with friends? G. Try a hallucinogenic drug such as: ‘magic’ mushrooms, LSD, or mescaline? H. Do ecstasy at a party where everyone was taking it? I. Take prescription drugs without a prescription from your doctor, or after the pills are no longer medically necessary. J. Is a student who uses marijuana on a daily basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn? K. Is a student who uses marijuana on a weekly basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn?
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Student Perception of Harm Sitka High School Respondents 25
number of responses
20
15 no risk slight risk mod risk great risk
10
5
0 HarmA
HarmB
HarmC
HarmD
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Question Key How much do people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they: A. Have one beer at a party, and then drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat)? B. Have one or two cigarettes a week with a friend? C. Smoke “meth” (methamphetamine) one time? D. Binge drink to the point of vomiting, if they do it less than once a month? E. Drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat) having smoked marijuana? F. Drink a one serving of alcohol (one beer, one shot, or one wine cooler) while on a camping trip with friends? G. Try a hallucinogenic drug such as: ‘magic’ mushrooms, LSD, or mescaline? H. Do ecstasy at a party where everyone was taking it? I. Take prescription drugs without a prescription from your doctor, or after the pills are no longer medically necessary. J. Is a student who uses marijuana on a daily basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn? K. Is a student who uses marijuana on a weekly basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn?
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Student Perception of Harm Pacific High School Respondents 7
6
number of responses
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4
no risk slight risk mod risk great risk
3
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0 HarmA
HarmB
HarmC
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Question Key How much do people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they: A. Have one beer at a party, and then drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat)? B. Have one or two cigarettes a week with a friend? C. Smoke “meth” (methamphetamine) one time? D. Binge drink to the point of vomiting, if they do it less than once a month? E. Drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat) having smoked marijuana? F. Drink a one serving of alcohol (one beer, one shot, or one wine cooler) while on a camping trip with friends? G. Try a hallucinogenic drug such as: ‘magic’ mushrooms, LSD, or mescaline? H. Do ecstasy at a party where everyone was taking it? I. Take prescription drugs without a prescription from your doctor, or after the pills are no longer medically necessary. J. Is a student who uses marijuana on a daily basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn? K. Is a student who uses marijuana on a weekly basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn?
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Student Perception of Harm All Respondents 35
30
number of responses
25
20
not wrong little wrong wrong very wrong
15
10
5
0 FeelA
FeelB
FeelC
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Question Key How much do people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they: A. Have one beer at a party, and then drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat)? B. Have one or two cigarettes a week with a friend? C. Smoke “meth” (methamphetamine) one time? D. Binge drink to the point of vomiting, if they do it less than once a month? E. Drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat) having smoked marijuana? F. Drink a one serving of alcohol (one beer, one shot, or one wine cooler) while on a camping trip with friends? G. Try a hallucinogenic drug such as: ‘magic’ mushrooms, LSD, or mescaline? H. Do ecstasy at a party where everyone was taking it? I. Take prescription drugs without a prescription from your doctor, or after the pills are no longer medically necessary. J. Is a student who uses marijuana on a daily basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn? K. Is a student who uses marijuana on a weekly basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn?
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Student Perception of Harm Female Respondents 20 18 16
number of responses
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10
mod risk great risk
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Question Key How much do people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they: A. Have one beer at a party, and then drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat)? B. Have one or two cigarettes a week with a friend? C. Smoke “meth” (methamphetamine) one time? D. Binge drink to the point of vomiting, if they do it less than once a month? E. Drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat) having smoked marijuana? F. Drink a one serving of alcohol (one beer, one shot, or one wine cooler) while on a camping trip with friends? G. Try a hallucinogenic drug such as: ‘magic’ mushrooms, LSD, or mescaline? H. Do ecstasy at a party where everyone was taking it? I. Take prescription drugs without a prescription from your doctor, or after the pills are no longer medically necessary. J. Is a student who uses marijuana on a daily basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn? K. Is a student who uses marijuana on a weekly basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn?
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Student Perception of Harm Male Respondents 18
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Question Key How much do people risk harming themselves (physically or in other ways) if they: A. Have one beer at a party, and then drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat)? B. Have one or two cigarettes a week with a friend? C. Smoke “meth” (methamphetamine) one time? D. Binge drink to the point of vomiting, if they do it less than once a month? E. Drive a vehicle (car, ATV, or boat) having smoked marijuana? F. Drink a one serving of alcohol (one beer, one shot, or one wine cooler) while on a camping trip with friends? G. Try a hallucinogenic drug such as: ‘magic’ mushrooms, LSD, or mescaline? H. Do ecstasy at a party where everyone was taking it? I. Take prescription drugs without a prescription from your doctor, or after the pills are no longer medically necessary. J. Is a student who uses marijuana on a daily basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn? K. Is a student who uses marijuana on a weekly basis at risk of interfering with his or her ability to learn?
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Student Perception of Harm All Respondents 70
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Question Key
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How to read this graph: The “Total” line, on the left, shows the number if ALL possible respondents had checked the choice as risky. The “Checked” line on right shows the ACTUAL number of students who checked the choice as risky.
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Student Perception of Harm Blatchely Middle School Respondents 20 18
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Question Key Which of the following behaviors or choices is risky? (check all that apply) A. Driving while drunk/intoxicated B. Driving after drinking any amount of alcohol C. Driving after smoking any amount of marijuana D. Getting high E. Getting into physical fights F. Skipping school G. Underage drinking H. Smoking cigarettes I. Shoplifting or stealing J. Vandalism or destroying property K. Not wearing a seatbelt while driving L. Not wearing a life vest while boating M. Other (please describe):"
How to read this graph: The “Total” line, on the left, shows the number if ALL possible respondents had checked the choice as risky. The “Checked” line on right shows the ACTUAL number of students who checked the choice as risky.
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Student Perception of Harm Female Respondents 35
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How to read this graph: The “Total” line, on the left, shows the number if ALL possible respondents had checked the choice as risky. The “Checked” line on right shows the ACTUAL number of students who checked the choice as risky.
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Student Perception of Harm Male Respondents 40
35
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Question Key Which of the following behaviors or choices is risky? (check all that apply) A. Driving while drunk/intoxicated B. Driving after drinking any amount of alcohol C. Driving after smoking any amount of marijuana
How to read this graph:
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The “Total” line, on the left, shows the number if ALL possible respondents had checked the choice as risky.
E. Getting into physical fights F. Skipping school G. Underage drinking H. Smoking cigarettes I. Shoplifting or stealing J. Vandalism or destroying property K. Not wearing a seatbelt while driving L. Not wearing a life vest while boating M. Other (please describe):"
The “Checked” line on right shows the ACTUAL number of students who checked the choice as risky.
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Adults View Teens
Adults View of Teenagers 70
percent of category
60 50 40
postively indifferently negatively
30 20 10 0 All
Boys
Girls
Blatchley
gender or school
Question: How do most adults view teenagers?
SHS
Pacific
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Adults View Teens All Respondents 40
35
number of responses
30
25 yes 20
no not sure
15
10
5
0 ViewB
ViewC
ViewD
question
Question Key B. Are teens choices on consuming alcohol influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? C. Are the choices teens make on smoking cigarettes influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? D. Do parents in Sitka generally know the whereabouts of their teenagers?"
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Adults View Teens Pacific High School Respondents 8
7
number of responses
6
5 yes 4
no not sure
3
2
1
0 ViewB
ViewC
ViewD
question
Question Key B. Are teens choices on consuming alcohol influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? C. Are the choices teens make on smoking cigarettes influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? D. Do parents in Sitka generally know the whereabouts of their teenagers?"
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Adults View Teens Sitka High School Respondents 25
number of responses
20
15 yes no not sure 10
5
0 ViewB
ViewC
ViewD
question
Question Key B. Are teens choices on consuming alcohol influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? C. Are the choices teens make on smoking cigarettes influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? D. Do parents in Sitka generally know the whereabouts of their teenagers?"
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Adults View Teens Blatchley Middle School Respondents 14
12
number of responses
10
8
yes no not sure
6
4
2
0 ViewB
ViewC
ViewD
question
Question Key B. Are teens choices on consuming alcohol influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? C. Are the choices teens make on smoking cigarettes influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? D. Do parents in Sitka generally know the whereabouts of their teenagers?
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Adults View Teens Female Respondents 20 18 16
number of responses
14 12 yes 10
no not sure
8 6 4 2 0 ViewB
ViewC
ViewD
question
Question Key B. Are teens choices on consuming alcohol influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? C. Are the choices teens make on smoking cigarettes influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? D. Do parents in Sitka generally know the whereabouts of their teenagers?"
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Adults View Teens Male Respondents 25
number of responses
20
15 yes no not sure 10
5
0 ViewB
ViewC
ViewD
question
Question Key B. Are teens choices on consuming alcohol influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? C. Are the choices teens make on smoking cigarettes influenced by the approval or disapproval of the community? D. Do parents in Sitka generally know the whereabouts of their teenagers?"
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Parents view Youth Risk Behaviors All Respondents 35
30
number of responses
25
20
not wrong little wrong wrong very wrong
15
10
5
0 FeelA
FeelB
FeelC
question
Question Key A. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to smoke cigarettes? B. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to use marijuana? C. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to drink alcohol (beer, wine or liquor) regularly (at least twice a month)?"
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Parents view Youth Risk Behaviors Pacific High School Respondents 7
6
number of responses
5
4
not wrong little wrong wrong very wrong
3
2
1
0 FeelA
FeelB
FeelC
question
Question Key A. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to smoke cigarettes? B. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to use marijuana? C. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to drink alcohol (beer, wine or liquor) regularly (at least twice a month)?"
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Parents view Youth Risk Behaviors Sitka High School Respondents 20
18
16
number of responses
14
12 not wrong little wrong wrong very wrong
10
8
6
4
2
0 FeelA
FeelB
FeelC
question
Question Key A. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to smoke cigarettes? B. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to use marijuana? C. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to drink alcohol (beer, wine or liquor) regularly (at least twice a month)?"
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Parents view Youth Risk Behaviors Blatchley Middle School Respondents 14
12
number of reposnses
10
8
not wrong little wrong wrong very wrong
6
4
2
0 FeelA
FeelB
FeelC
question
Question Key A. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to smoke cigarettes? B. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to use marijuana? C. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to drink alcohol (beer, wine or liquor) regularly (at least twice a month)?"
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Parents view Youth Risk Behaviors Female Respondents 20
18
16
number of responses
14
12 not wrong little wrong wrong very wrong
10
8
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4
2
0 FeelA
FeelB
FeelC
question
Question Key A. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to smoke cigarettes? B. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to use marijuana? C. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to drink alcohol (beer, wine or liquor) regularly (at least twice a month)?"
Perceptions of Risk Behaviors and Perceptions of Community and Parental Approval and Disapproval Sitka School District student survey administered January 17, 2007 to a random sample of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School and Pacific High School. Students Perception of how Parents view Youth Risk Behaviors Male Respondents 20
18
16
number of responses
14
12 not wrong little wrong wrong very wrong
10
8
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4
2
0 FeelA
FeelB
FeelC
question
Question Key A. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to smoke cigarettes? B. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to use marijuana? C. Do most Sitka parents think it’s wrong for youth to drink alcohol (beer, wine or liquor) regularly (at least twice a month)?"