2009 Fairfax County Youth Survey: Teen Dating Abuse and the Impact of Witnessing Domestic Violence
1. 2009 Fairfax County Youth Survey Teen Dating Abuse and the Impact of Witnessing Domestic Violence January 20, 2011
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3. Covers a Variety of Topics Including: Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use Depression/Suicidality Violence and Delinquency Bullying Gangs Physical Fitness/Nutrition Sexual Health Risk and Protective Factors, limited in 2009 2009 Fairfax Youth Survey Topics
Talking Points: The Fairfax County Youth Survey is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey that examines the behaviors, experiences, and risk and protective factors that influence the well-being of our county’s youth. The results provide a snapshot of our youth in Fairfax County, and also serve as a barometer of our own effectiveness as a community in fostering healthy choices for our youth. Additional Information Presenters and audience should be careful NOT to draw conclusions on causation from the survey. This survey cannot tell us WHY these things are going on….only that they are. It is appropriate for audience and facilitator to discuss anecdotal experiences and perspectives….but the presenter should be careful not to draw conclusions or make statements that are conclusive other than what the data says.
Talking Points: The Youth Survey was first administered in 2001 and then again in 2003, 2005, and 2008. In November 2009, over 42,000 students participated in the Youth Survey. Beginning in 2009, Fairfax County Youth Survey began on an annual cycle. Teen Dating Abuse questions are asked every other year, so no new data is available for 2010. It was also the first year Fairfax County did a census instead of a sample. Achieved an overall response rate of 81%. Additional Information: There may be questions about the years such as “did we skip 2007. The survey was administered in Dec 2005 and Feb 2008. Still basically 2 years apart…but still the same cohort of youth. The size and representation of the survey allows us to extrapolate to the general population. Meaning that we can say with some certainty that the number represent the actual behaviors and perspectives of our youth within 3% points.
Talking Points: The list is not all-inclusive Today’s presentation focuses on TDA and Youth who witness DV in the home. Some of this data are in the 2009 YS report (found online), but a significant amount is based on in-depth analysis for this presentation. Additional information: Details about survey instruments and survey administration can be found in the report and the Youth Survey webpage
Risk and Protective Factors are measured in 5 domains – individual, peer, family, school, and community Risk Factors help us explain circumstances that may increase the likelihood of problem behaviors Protective Factors (or assets) can help increase resiliency to drug abuse and problem behaviors and are believed to buffer youth from risk The more assets the fewer risk behaviors Involved in Extracurricular activities – Academic Success – student’s perception of their grades High Personal Integrity – not ok to cheat Control of Outcomes – student feels they can solve most of their problems Involved in Community Service May want to explain the graph and use the ever had sex line: Zero assets, approximately 60% have had sex, which is 2.5 times the county average All five assets, 12% have had sex, which is half the county average Youth who engage in one risk behavior are more likely to be engaged in other risk behaviors.
Talking Points: Three new questions on Teen Dating Abuse (2 Emotional abuse and 1 Pressured to have sex)
Talking Points: The questions related to Teen Dating Abuse and other questions of interest here are only asked of 8 th , 10 th , and 12 th grade students.
Talking Points: Overall percentages Data by demographics are coming in later slides N’s: Controlling behavior: Approximately 7,900 Verbal abuse: Over 3,000 Coerced sex: Over 2,400 Physical abuse: Over 1,800 Additional Info: TRU survey of 11-18 yr olds Controlling 36% Verbal abuse 33%
Talking Points: This was the only question on both the 2008 and 2009 surveys to provide for trend analysis Half the rate of students nationally YRBS surveys 9 th through 12 th grades Fairfax County surveys grades 8, 10, and 12 4.6% equates to approximately 2,800 high school students
Next 5 slides Teen Dating Abuse by Demographics Emotional – combines controlling behavior and verbal abuse
Talking Points: Emotional abuse: For verbal abuse, females are at higher risk. 9.5% vs. 5.9% for males Wanting to know whereabouts is about the same. 19.3% for females and 20.9% for males. Females are at higher risk for pressured to have sex while males report higher risk for physical abuse.
Talking Points: Non-heterosexual includes students reporting they are gay, bisexual or not sure Over 1,600 female respondents are “non-heterosexual” Non-heterosexual youth are at higher risk of teen dating abuse
Talking Points: Similar patterns for males. Over 1,050 male respondents are “non-heterosexual” Approximately 140 non-heterosexual males reported being victims of physical abuse. Additional information: Non-heterosexual includes students reporting they are gay, bisexual or not sure
These are related factors. We are noting correlations, not drawing conclusions regarding causality
Talking Points: Percentages of those who have witnessed DV in the home who have also reported being victims of Teen dating abuse behaviors Youth who witness DV in the home are 2 to 3.5 times more likely to be a victim of Teen Dating Abuse.
Talking Points: Approximately 2,900 respondents reported witnessing DV at home. Little difference by grade level.
Talking Points: We see some differences by race/ethnicity.
Talking Points: Females reported slightly higher, but not statistically significant.
More related factors in Appendix at the end of the presentation
Not Teen dating abuse context More detailed demographic slides in the appendix Over 1,900 respondents reported being physically forced to have sex.
Additional information for physical abuse if asked: Fairfax 4.8% vs. YRBS 9.6%
Talking Points: Teen Dating Abuse PSA and Fact sheet is available on the Youth Survey, DV and Prevention Web Sites PSA has aired on Channel 16 Questions about the Youth Survey itself and the results can be directed to Sophia Dutton
Inhalant use of note due to prevalence with younger teens (6 th and 8 th grade)
Can’t do well in school is the student’s perception.