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 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to causes of death and disability among youth and young adults.
The “Alcohol and Other Drug Use” measure prompts students to report their use of alcohol and other drugs over the past month, the past year, and across their lifetime.
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 “Family History of Antisocial Behavior” measure prompts participants to estimate whether their family members have engaged in a range of antisocial behavior including drug use, drug distribution, and robbery, etc.
This measure is from the Communities that Care Youth Survey, which assesses the incidence and prevalence of substance use, delinquency, and related problem behaviors. It also measures the risk and protective factors that predict substance use, delinquency, and problem behaviors in communities.
The “Early Initiation of Drug Use” measure prompts participants to report the age at which they first tried alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
This measure is from the Communities That Care® Youth Survey, which assesses the incidence and prevalence of substance use, delinquency, and related problem behaviors. It also measures the risk and protective factors that predict substance use, delinquency, and problem behaviors in communities.
