Minnesota Student Survey Trends Over the Years 1992 – 2007 Purpose of the MSS • Data for program planning and evaluation and to meet.
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Minnesota Student Survey Trends Over the Years 1992 – 2007 Purpose of the MSS • Data for program planning and evaluation and to meet federal requirements • Address relevant issues confronting students • Mark trends over time – conducted every 3 years since 1989 • Involve schools statewide and provide data for local use Survey Coordination and Administration • Population-based student survey for grades 6, 9, 12 • 2 versions of the survey • Paper-pencil bubble survey • Brief – one class period • Uniform instructions, checklist provided – schools administer the survey 2007 MSS Coordination • Partnership of 4 state agencies: Education, Health, Human Services, and Public Safety • Question changes and additions in 2007 based on federal reporting requirements and constituent input • Data use agreement needed when requesting data sets Participation in the 2007 MSS • Non-Traditional Learning Settings: Statewide numbers of MSS participants in grades 7-12 Alternative Schools/ Area Learning Centers: Juvenile Correctional Facilities: 2,847 587 MSS 2007 Data Tables • State, county and non-traditional learning settings tables may be found at: – – – – www.education.state.mn.us www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/mss/ www.dhs.state.mn.us/id_007196 www.dps.state.mn.us/ojp • Tables are organized by subject area rather than by the order that questions appeared in the survey MSS 2007 Reports The following additional reports will be released in 2008: – Students in Non-Traditional Learning Settings (ALCs and JCFs) – Protective and Risk Factor Associations – Race and Ethnicity Tables – Snapshots on Minnesota Youth Availability of MSS Data • State and county* level tables are on the web and are available to anyone • State agencies do not provide district level results to others without the district’s permission • *Counties with only one participating school district do not have their results posted on the web Availability of MSS Data • Additional data runs available but not on an unlimited basis • MSS data sets available to agencies for their own analysis • Data use agreement must be put in place before data sets are provided Participation in the 2007 MSS • District participation rate: – In 2007, 309 out of 338 public school districts participated statewide (91%) – District participation over time: 1992: 99% 2001: 91% 1995: 92% 2004: 88% 1998: 92% 2007: 91% Participation in the 2007 MSS • Student participation rates: - Statewide, the 2007 MSS data represent these percentages of regular public school students: • 6th grade: 81% • 9th grade: 76% • 12th grade: 58% # students 49,081 50,713 36,755 Participation in the 2007 MSS • Reasons for non-participation within participating districts – Voluntary survey – student chose not to participate – Parents didn’t allow – Student was out of school on that day or at that time – Drop out Trends Data • Trends data include only school districts that participated all 6 times since 1992 • School district data for the 1992 – 2007 trend analysis represent 85% of all of the students surveyed during the six administrations of the survey • Sample weighting procedure adjusts for differences in participation rates across districts Participation Over Time 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 Grade 12 26,435 25,891 28,081 28,574 30,137 31,343 Grade 9 35,364 39,671 42,242 43,483 43,519 43,429 Grade 6 37,527 42,774 44,845 42,708 41,403 40,805 Racial/Ethnic Identity Over Time 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 1995 White Hispanic or Latino Asian American 1998 2001 2004 2007 Black or African American American Indian Mixed Race Topics in the Trend Report • • • • • • • • Academic and School Connectedness Perceptions of School Safety Violent and Anti-Social Behaviors Mental Health Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Other Health Behaviors Sexual Behaviors Families Academics & School Connectedness Plan to go to college or beyond 100% 78.5% 80.2% 73.5% 75.4% 1992 1995 Grade 9 1998 84.2% 85.3% 88.8% 79.6% 82.8% 85.7% 50% 0% 2001 2004 Grade 12 2007 Spend 6 or more hours per week on homework 50% 0% 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 Grade 6 19.1% 19.8% 22.8% 20.3% 21.6% Grade 9 22.9% 22.5% 27.6% 27.0% 29.2% Grade 12 Grade 6 20.7% 21.1% 22.6% 23.3% 26.2% Grade 9 Grade 12 All/most teachers are interested in you as a person 100% 50% 61.1% 63.9% 63.3% 43.1% 43.8% 43.3% 37.1% 37.1% 1995 1998 2001 Grade 9 36.2% 64.2% 46.2% 37.2% 60.9% 45.8% 38.3% 0% 1992 Grade 6 2004 2007 Grade 12 All/most teachers show respect for students 100% 81.3% 64.8% 50% 82.9% 83.2% 66.9% 68.6% 66.7% 63.5% 66.1% 1995 1998 2001 Grade 9 83.5% 73.0% 69.9% 84.9% 73.3% 72.9% 0% 1992 Grade 6 2004 2007 Grade 12 Perceptions of School Safety Feel safe at school (strongly agree or agree) 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 Grade 6 91.1% 91.8% 90.1% 91.4% 92.8% Grade 9 89.3% 91.3% 88.2% 89.5% 91.2% Grade 12 94.0% 95.1% 93.4% 93.6% 93.0% Grade 6 Grade 9 Grade 12 Skipped school one or more times in the past 30 days because felt unsafe at or on the way to school 25% 0% 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 Grade 6 5.3% 5.6% 7.1% 7.2% 6.4% Grade 9 4.9% 4.7% 7.7% 6.3% 5.5% Grade 12 2.7% 2.9% 5.8% 4.6% 5.3% Grade 6 Grade 9 Grade 12 A student pushed, shoved or grabbed you on school property in the past 12 months 100% 62.6% 58.6% 58.2% 55.0% 45.1% 43.1% 47.6% 44.4% 42.2% 25.0% 26.0% 29.4% 28.2% 26.9% 1995 1998 2001 Grade 9 50% 52.3% 0% 1992 Grade 6 2004 2007 Grade 12 Was offered, sold or given an illegal drug on school property in past 12 months 50% 27.7% 25% 23.5% 4.8% 26.9% 24.8% 4.9% 23.2% 22.9% 3.3% 20.9% 20.4% 3.0% 18.9% 16.3% 2.0% 0% 1992 Grade 6 1995 1998 2001 Grade 9 2004 2007 Grade 12 Violent & Anti-Social Behavior Carried weapon (gun/other weapon) on school property one or more days in past 30 days 25% 0% 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 Grade 6 6.7% 5.6% 3.6% 4.2% 3.1% Grade 9 11.7% 10.4% 7.8% 8.7% 6.9% Grade 12 7.6% 7.8% 7.1% 7.6% 7.6% Grade 6 Grade 9 Grade 12 Hit or beat up another person one or more times in the past year 75% 50% 47.9% 45.1% 25% 30.1% 40.3% 40.0% 39.3% 38.0% 35.4% 32.7% 34.8% 31.1% 22.2% 21.7% 21.4% 20.4% 1995 1998 2001 2004 0% 1992 Grade 6 Grade 9 25.8% 25.7% 16.7% 2007 Grade 12 Damaged or destroyed property one or more times in the past year 50% 40.1% 33.3% 25% 29.2% 34.6% 32.0% 23.9% 23.1% 22.8% 21.4% 27.9% 21.4% 19.2% 27.5% 19.9% 19.4% 18.5% 14.0% 11.6% 0% 1992 Grade 6 1995 1998 2001 Grade 9 2004 2007 Grade 12 Mental Health Felt sad all or most of the time in the past month (All students) 25% 12.8% 12.2% 14.2% 11.2% 10.5% 10.2% 1992 1995 13.8% 14.3% 10.9% 11.5% 9.6% 10.7% 15.4% 11.7% 11.5% 14.0% 11.8% 11.5% 0% Grade 6 1998 Grade 9 2001 2004 2007 Grade 12 Felt sad all or most of the time in the past month (6th Grade only) 25% 13.0% 12.3% 8.1% 8.2% 1992 1995 11.4% 12.4% 13.6% 7.9% 8.9% 9.4% 1998 2001 2004 14.5% 8.5% 0% Males Females 2007 Felt sad all or most of the time in the past month (12th Grade only) 25% 16.4% 14.4% 8.0% 8.1% 1992 1995 13.5% 13.9% 8.1% 8.8% 1998 2001 13.6% 9.7% 14.7% 8.7% 0% Males 2004 Females 2007 Felt sad all or most of the time in the past month (9th Grade only) 25% 18.3% 7.2% 19.7% 8.4% 19.0% 8.3% 18.5% 20.6% 9.8% 9.8% 2001 2004 19.3% 8.3% 0% 1992 1995 Males 1998 Females 2007 Felt discouraged or hopeless (extremely so or quite a bit) in a past month (All Students) 25% 16.0% 14.6% 12.6% 15.8% 12.7% 15.6% 15.3% 14.9% 12.0% 11.9% 11.8% 11.4% 11.6% 11.9% 12.2% 1995 1998 2001 2004 14.7% 12.2% 11.5% 0% 1992 Grade 6 Grade 9 2007 Grade 12 Felt discouraged or hopeless (extremely so or quite a bit) in a past month (6th Grade Only) 25% 12.7% 11.7% 11.8% 12.0% 12.3% 11.2% 11.4% 11.7% 12.1% 1995 1998 2001 2004 12.6% 12.0% 11.0% 0% 1992 Males Females 2007 Felt discouraged or hopeless (extremely so or quite a bit) in a past month (12th Grade Only) 25% 17.2% 14.1% 13.0% 12.7% 12.1% 13.2% 11.9% 11.2% 10.9% 11.0% 11.5% 11.1% 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 0% Males Females Felt discouraged or hopeless (extremely so or quite a bit) in a past month (9th Grade Only) 25% 20.2% 19.6% 18.8% 11.7% 11.8% 11.6% 1992 1995 1998 18.7% 18.3% 12.4% 12.2% 10.9% 2001 2004 2007 17.3% 0% Males Females Tried to kill yourself in the past year (All Students) 15% 6.0% 3.4% 0% 7.2% 3.8% 7.6% 5.2% 7.3% 4.1% 2.9% 3.3% 3.4% 3.7% 1992 1995 1998 2001 Grade 6 Grade 9 7.5% 4.4% 3.5% 2004 3.8% 2.6% 2.2% 2007 Grade 12 Tried to kill yourself in the past year (9th Grade) 15% 9.9% 10.7% 10.0% 10.3% 8.5% 4.9% 3.4% 4.4% 4.4% 4.4% 4.5% 0% 1992 1995 Males 1998 2001 2004 Females 2.7% 2007 Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Percent of students using chemical substances one or more time in the past year (2007 trend data file) 100.0% 75.0% 62.7% 50.0% 37.4% 30.7% 25.0% 15.4% ta m am ph e M Grade 9 Grade 12 1.4% 1.2% oi n in e 2.2% 1.5% H er 3.7% 2.6% et h nq ui li z er Tr a ul an ts y) (e cs ta s A DM M 3.1% 1.8% s 3.2% 3.0% In ha la nt s 4.5% 2.6% St im 5.2% 2.9% ch ed el ic s /p sy D D D/ A DH A Co ca in e/ cr a dr ug s ve r Re l ie Pa in ar iju an a M A lc oh ol s 0.0% 5.3% 2.4% ck 5.3% 3.4% LS D 6.8% 3.7% Used alcohol one or more times in past year 100% 50% 80.1% 69.0% 69.7% 50.6% 53.6% 63.8% 24.8% 22.9% 1992 1995 0% Grade 6 67.7% 62.7% 46.4% 42.6% 14.1% 11.6% 9.7% 2001 2004 2007 19.2% 1998 62.8% Grade 9 37.4% Grade 12 Binge Drinking (5 or more drinks in a row) in past 2 weeks 50% 32.7% 33.7% 32.8% 19.8% 19.7% 31.9% 30.0% 15.7% 15.3% 2001 2004 29.1% 25% 16.0% 12.6% 0% 1992 1995 Grade 9 1998 Grade 12 2007 Binge Drinking (5 or more drinks in a row) in past 2 weeks by grade & gender 50% 39.0% 26.60% 25% 18.2% 14.4% 40.6% 27.10% 41.1% 25.10% 21.9% 17.8% 39.0% 25.50% 35.3% 34.2% 25.10% 24.40% 22.6% 17.1% 16.9% 15.7% 14.4% 14.8% 2001 2004 12.9% 12.4% 0% 1992 Grade 9 male 1995 1998 Grade 9 female Grade 12 male 2007 Grade 12 female Smoked Cigarettes the previous 30 days 50% 39.1% 42.0% 34.6% 31.3% 31.0% 25% 26.6% 29.9% 19.3% 0% 5.0% 1992 Grade 6 18.5% 8.0% 1995 7.0% 1998 14.6% 23.0% 10.4% 3.3% 2.7% 1.5% 2001 2004 2007 Grade 9 Grade 12 Reported smoking a half pack or more per day in past 30 days 25% 11.5% 13.5% 7.9% 15.9% 12.2% 7.9% 7.7% 4.3% 4.8% 0% 0.8% 1992 Grade 6 1.6% 1.3% 1995 1998 3.5% 0.7% 0.6% 2001 2004 Grade 9 5.6% 1.9% 0.2% 2007 Grade 12 Used marijuana one or more times in past year 50% 28.9% 25% 21.4% 21.7% 31.1% 31.2% 24.3% 19.9% 27.1% 17.1% 30.7% 15.4% 9.6% 0% 1.4% 2.9% 3.8% 2.4% 2.1% 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 Grade 6 Grade 9 1.6% 2007 Grade 12 Used inhalants one or more times in the past year 10% 7.8% 8.6% 8.0% 5.9% 4.2% 6.2% 4.6% 5.6% 3.9% 3.4% 3.2% 3.1% 5.2% 3.6% 3.7% 2.8% 2.8% 2.6% 2004 2007 0% 1992 Grade 6 1995 1998 2001 Grade 9 Grade 12 Used LSD/psychedelics one or more times in the past year 10% 7.7% 8.0% 6.4% 5.9% 7.1% 4.2% 6.1% 5.2% 4.4% 3.7% 3.3% 2.9% 2004 2007 0% 1992 1995 Grade 9 1998 2001 Grade 12 Used methamphetamines one or more times in the past year 10% 5.8% 4.6% 4.9% 4.2% 2.2% 1.5% 0% 1992 1995 Grade 9 1998 2001 2004 Grade 12 2007 Drove motor vehicle after using alcohol or drugs in the past year 50% 32.7% 25% 5.6% 32.9% 31.0% 28.0% 8.5% 6.8% 6.3% 1998 2001 2004 24.1% 4.3% 0% 1992 1995 Grade 9 Grade 12 2007 Rode with friends after they have been using alcohol or drugs 100% 50% 0% 43.7% 19.5% 1992 45.5% 27.5% 1995 Grade 9 44.6% 41.2% 39.2% 28.7% 24.5% 22.9% 1998 2001 2004 Grade 12 36.8% 18.9% 2007 Other Health Behaviors Physically active for 30 minutes or more on at least 5 of the last 7 days 75% 51.0% 50% 43.4% 37.2% 25% 50.1% 43.8% 36.7% 52.1% 46.4% 36.9% 54.7% 47.6% 41.4% 0% 1992 Grade 6 1995 1998 2001 Grade 9 2004 2007 Grade 12 Five or more servings of fruits and vegetables yesterday 25% 21.3% 22.0% 14.4% 14.9% 11.5% 20.9% 15.0% 19.9% 18.4% 16.4% 12.5% 12.9% 0% 1992 Grade 6 1995 1998 2001 Grade 9 2004 2007 Grade 12 Feel that they are overweight (All students) 50% 27.2% 25% 23.3% 26.6% 24.8% 24.2% 22.8% 23.7% 23.0% 23.0% 22.1% 25.1% 22.9% 16.5% 17.3% 16.3% 17.5% 17.5% 18.2% 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 0% Grade 6 Grade 9 Grade 12 Feel that they are overweight (Females) 50% 25% 40.5% 37.8% 32.1% 32.7% 19.7% 20.8% 1992 1995 33.9% 30.2% 31.4% 28.9% 28.8% 26.4% 32.0% 28.9% 18.9% 19.5% 19.5% 20.4% 1998 2001 2004 2007 0% Grade 6 Grade 9 Grade 12 Feel that they are overweight (Males) 25% 0% 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 Grade 6 13.3% 13.8% 13.7% 15.5% 15.5% 16.0% Grade 9 14.4% 14.3% 15.5% 16.8% 17.4% 16.7% 13.8% Grade 12 Grade 6 15.3% 15.3% Grade 9 16.6% 16.5% 17.9% Grade 12 Always wears a seatbelt when riding in a car 100% 50% 0% 1992 1998 2001 2004 2007 Grade 6 49.5% 51.8% 58.6% 66.4% Grade 9 38.3% 42.2% 50.5% 58.2% Grade 12 45.0% 47.2% 57.3% 61.7% Grade 6 1995 Grade 9 Grade 12 Sexual Behaviors Ever had sexual intercourse 100% 61.2% 55.1% 50% 29.7% 27.6% 1992 1995 50.0% 47.9% 45.9% 23.3% 19.0% 19.7% 18.9% 1998 2001 2004 2007 0% Grade 9 Grade 12 48.4% Ever had sexual intercourse (9th Grade Only) 100% 50% 35.3% 32.0% 24.3% 23.6% 1992 1995 0% Males 27.3% 21.8% 21.9% 21.6% 19.6% 16.4% 17.7% 16.4% 1998 2001 2004 2007 Females Ever had sexual intercourse (12th Grade Only) 100% 61.8% 50% 60.7% 55.2% 55.1% 50.6% 48.8% 49.3% 46.9% 44.9% 1998 2001 2004 46.9% 48.7% 48.1% 0% 1992 1995 Males Females 2007 Talked with partner about STDs/HIV (Sexually Active Students Only) 100% 50% 46.1% 53.9% 60.8% 45.3% 45.4% 45.3% 1992 1995 1998 60.7% 60.1% 49.7% 49.2% 44.3% 2001 2004 2007 50.8% 0% Grade 9 Grade 12 You or your partner used a condom the last time you had intercourse (Sexually active students only) 100% 63.4% 50% 51.1% 68.2% 60.2% 63.2% 54.0% 69.8% 56.5% 69.8% 70.3% 61.5% 62.9% 2004 2007 0% 1992 1995 Grade 9 1998 2001 Grade 12 Families Feel your parents care very much 100% 87.0% 71.1% 50% 68.4% 85.7% 87.0% 89.6% 70.0% 72.6% 75.0% 74.2% 69.1% 70.7% 1995 1998 2001 Grade 9 89.1% 74.5% 74.1% 90.9% 77.7% 75.6% 0% 1992 Grade 6 2004 2007 Grade 12 Can talk to your mother about problems most or some of the time 100% 83.5% 70.9% 70.4% 87.1% 77.7% 75.8% 89.1% 82.1% 79.5% 88.0% 81.6% 79.1% 87.0% 81.7% 78.3% 88.1% 81.8% 79.7% 50% 0% 1992 Grade 6 1995 1998 2001 Grade 9 2004 2007 Grade 12 Can talk to your father about problems most or some of the time 100% 63.6% 50% 50.6% 49.1% 67.1% 56.3% 54.9% 70.9% 64.2% 61.6% 69.3% 64.5% 61.8% 69.5% 65.8% 61.3% 70.4% 66.5% 63.6% 0% 1992 Grade 6 1995 1998 2001 Grade 9 2004 2007 Grade 12 Alcohol use by any family member has repeatedly caused problems 50% 20.4% 18.4% 15.3% 14.8% 13.4% 11.4% 1992 Grade 6 1995 17.8% 17.7% 14.1% 17.9% 17.4% 15.0% 18.1% 16.7% 17.6% 15.9% 15.2% 11.5% 0% 1998 2001 Grade 9 2004 2007 Grade 12 Drug use by any family member has repeatedly caused problems 25% 8.5% 8.2% 10.8% 8.5% 7.4% 6.0% 6.3% 1992 Grade 6 1995 10.5% 9.2% 11.6% 11.5% 9.6% 13.2% 13.2% 10.7% 10.8% 10.7% 8.7% 0% 1998 2001 Grade 9 2004 2007 Grade 12 Summary of Findings Risk Behaviors • Overall ATOD use decreased except marijuana and club drug use among 12th graders • Binge drinking among 12th graders remained stable at approximately 30% • Violent behaviors continued to decrease • Fewer students are driving after using alcohol or drugs Summary of Findings Positive Behaviors • More students (over 50%) wear a seatbelt all the time • Less than a quarter of students eat 5+ servings of fruits/vegetables each day, though 9th and 12th grades experienced improvements • Slight improvement on physical activity levels Summary of Findings Risk/Protective Factors • Schools are perceived as safe • Alcohol/drug problems by family members show slight improvements • Most students feel family connectedness • Most think teachers respect them, but fewer think teachers are interested in them as a person Questions & Answers Minnesota Student Survey New Questions in 2007 New Questions in 2007 • Over 50 new questions were asked in 2007 • Questions were added to meet the needs of stakeholders, reflect the experiences of students, and to meet federal reporting requirements Students with Individualized Education Plans 20% 15% 18% 16% 13% 11% 10% 5% 0% 9th Grade Males 12th Grade Females Students Receiving Free or Reduced-Price School Lunch 40% 30% 29% 30% 23% 24% 17% 18% 20% 10% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Sexual Harassment & Bullying at School Students who were Touched, Grabbed, or Pinched in a Sexual Way During Past 12 Months 30% 25% 20% 25% 24% 20% 17% 15% 10% 5% 0% 9th Grade 12th Grade Males Females Students Experiencing Unwanted Sexual Comments, Jokes, Gestures or Looks in Past 12 Months 40% 30% 36% 26% 22% 19% 20% 10% 0% 9th Grade Males 12th Grade Females Students who have been Bullied in the Last 30 Days 70% 60% 52% 58% 50% 37% 40% 43% 26% 28% 30% 20% 10% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Students who have Bullied Someone in the Last 30 days 60% 50% 45% 44% 52% 48% 40% 42% 32% 30% 20% 10% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Student Activity Youth Spending Six or More Hours per Week talking on Phone or Text Messaging 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 27% 6% 11% 15% 21% 30% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Students Participating in Hobby or Academic Clubs at Least Once Per Week 20% 15% 16% 13% 13% 12% 9% 10% 9% 5% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Students Participating in Mentoring Programs at Least Once Per Week 20% 15% 10% 11% 6% 6% 5% 5% 5% 7% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Why Students Participate in Community Based Activities (Top 4 Reasons) • 9th Graders – To have fun (79% -male; 85% - female) – To learn new skills (43% - male; 51% female) – My friends participate (40% - male; 52% - female) – To help me get into college (35% - male; 45% - female) Dating Violence Students who Report Harming (physically or sexually) Someone they were Going out with 10% 8% 5% 6% 4% 3% 3% 3% 2% 0% 9th Grade Males 12th Grade Females Someone you were dating hit, threatened or made you feel afraid 20% 15% 15% 10% 5% 9% 5% 7% 0% 9th Grade Males 12th Grade Females Someone you were dating forced you to have sex or do something sexual 15% 12% 10% 5% 8% 4% 5% 0% 9th Grade Males 12th Grade Females Physical & Mental Health Students told they have Asthma 30% 25% 20% 15% 15% 17% 18% 17% 20% 13% 10% 5% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Students with A Physical Health Condition Lasting at least 12 months 30% 25% 20% 15% 14% 12% 12% 14% 10% 10% 13% 5% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Students with A Mental/Emotional Health Condition Lasting at least 12 months 20% 15% 10% 15% 14% 7% 7% 9% 8% 5% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Students Treated for a Mental / Emotional Health Problem 20% 15% 10% 13% 19% 11% 10% 5% 0% 9th Grade 12th Grade Males Females Weight Status based on BMI Index 100% 80% 12% 15% 6% 12% 13% 5% 12% 13% Overweight 60% 40% 73% 82% 74% 83% 20% 0% Males Females 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade At risk for overweight Not overweight Emotional Well-being/Distress • A series of questions developed for use by DHS in creating an index • Questions include: – I get a lot of headaches, stomachaches or sickness – I often have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep – I am often irritable and angry I do things before I think 50% 45% 42% (agree/mostly agree) 42% 44% 40% 34% 34% 30% 20% 10% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade I am often unhappy, depressed or tearful (agree/mostly agree) 30% 24% 25% 20% 16% 21% 19% 15% 13% 12% 10% 5% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Whether Students Have Hurt Themselves on Purpose 30% 26% 25% 25% 20% 15% 16% 13% 12% 11% 10% 5% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Students who have Gambled OnLine in past 12 Months 20% 15% 10% 10% 6% 5% 0% 0% 0% 9th Grade 12th Grade Males Females Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Use Students who have Smoked Cigars, Cigarillos or Little Cigars at Least Once in Past 30 Days 15% 10% 10% 8% 5% 3% 1% 0% 1% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Use of Any Tobacco Product in Past 30 Days 100% 80% 60% 42% 40% 20% 0% 16% 3% 2% 6th Grade 27% 13% 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Age at First Alcohol Use 100% 80% 60% 40% 16% 17% 20% 32% 32% 0% Males Females 9th Grade Over 13 52% 57% 21% 17% Males Females 12th Grade 13 Under Age at First Marijuana Use 100% 80% 60% Over 13 13 Under 40% 20% 0% 32% 8% 11% Males 8% 8% Females 9th Grade 11% Males 30% 8% Females 12th Grade Students using Stimulants in past 12 Months 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 2% 3% 3% 2% 0% 9th Grade 12th Grade Males Females Students using ADHD or ADD Drugs to Get High in past 12 Months 10% 8% 6% 6% 4% 4% 2% 2% 3% 0% 9th Grade Boys Males 12th Grade Females Students using Pain Relievers to Get High in past 12 Months 10% 8% 8% 6% 6% 4% 3% 4% 2% 0% 9th Grade 12th Grade Males Females Students using Tranquilizers to Get High in past 12 Months 10% 8% 6% 4% 4% 2% 1% 1% 1% 9th Grade 12th Grade 0% Males Females Students who have Talked with Parents About Dangers of Tobacco, Alcohol, or Drug Use 80% 61% 63% 60% 46% 52% 43% 47% 40% 20% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Social Disapproval of smoking one or more packs of cigarettes a day 100% 93% 96% 81% 80% 88% 70% 81% 60% 40% 20% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Social Disapproval of Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 100% 92% 95% 80% 72% 81% 67% 60% 50% 40% 20% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Social Disapproval of Smoking Marijuana Once or Twice a Week 100% 93% 96% 78% 80% 85% 64% 77% 60% 40% 20% 0% 6th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Social Disapproval of Using Other Drugs Once or Twice a Week 100% 93% 96% 86% 91% 82% 91% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 9th Grade 9th Grade Males Females 12th Grade Questions & Answers Recommendations • Continue intensive and comprehensive prevention efforts to sustain recent improvements • Pay close attention to illegal prescription drug use among older adolescents • Increase emphasis on binge drinking and pay attention to alcohol use among adolescents Recommendations • Continue prevention programs focused on wearing seatbelts, healthy eating and exercise, as well as on risks of unprotected sexual behavior and driving after substance use • Celebrate and further explore family, school and community supports Questions & Answers THANK YOU! Contact Info • Ann Kinney: 651-201-5946; [email protected] • Pete Rode: 651-201-5942; [email protected]