The “Behaviors that Result in Unintentional Injuries and Violence” measure prompts participants to report how often they engage in behaviors that may be risky and cause harm.
This measure is from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, which monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to causes of death and disability among youth and young adults.
The “Deviance and Victimization” measure asks students about their delinquent behaviors, driving violations and accidents, as well as their victimization experiences.
This measure is from the Monitoring the Future survey, which assesses the behaviors, attitudes, and values of adolescents and young adults. Results are used to monitor trends in substance use and abuse among adolescents and young adults.
The “Drugs and Alcohol Measure” prompt students to report their first use, past 30-day use, and past-year use of drugs. Students are also asked to report the reasons for using some drugs (e.g. steroids).
This measure is from the Monitoring the Future survey, which assesses the behaviors, attitudes, and values of adolescents and young adults. Results are used to monitor trends in substance use and abuse among adolescents and young adults.
The “Problem Behavior Resulting from Drug or Alcohol Use” measure asks students how many times they have gotten into trouble with different people in their lives due to drug and alcohol use.
