Associations: How Risk, Protective and Demographic Factors are Associated with One Another March 3, 2011

A strength of the MSS Wide variety of topics allows us to look at associations or connections among risk, protective and demographic factors Two kinds of reports: Long tables Two-page briefs

Long tables Youth Risk Behaviors and Social Factors Associated with…… Smoking Cigarettes Drinking Alcohol Suicide Thoughts and Attempts Focus has been on 9 th graders

Risk and Protective Factor Association Briefs These two-page briefs show how one kind of behavior or experience is associated with selected risk and protective factors. Focus on 9 th graders 24 topics

Association briefs (continued) Alcohol Being Kicked, Bitten or Hit at School Being Overweight Being Teased, Made Fun Of or Excluded Communication with Parents Date Sexual Violence Date Violence or Threats Eating Fruit and Vegetables Alcohol Being Kicked, Bitten or Hit at School Being Overweight Being Teased, Made Fun Of or Excluded Communication with Parents Date Sexual Violence Date Violence or Threats Eating Fruit and Vegetables

Association briefs (continued) Gambling Hitting or Beating Up Another Person Hurting Yourself on Purpose Marijuana Other Drugs Physical Abuse Physical Activity Sadness

Association briefs (continued) Sexual Abuse Sexual Activity Skipping School Smoking Soda Suicide Teachers Respect Weapons Sexual Abuse Sexual Activity Skipping School Smoking Soda Suicide Teachers Respect Weapons

Thoughts on Associations Shows how behaviors often cluster together Helps break down silos – different programs find they may be trying to reach the same kids Clues about strategies But, be clear that associations do not show causality, only that two things seem to occur together

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