Abstract
Since 1996, our research team has conducted 15 focus groups with 169 middle-school youth in small communities as formative research for campaigns against alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and violence. Some key findings of a synthesis of focus-group results are that girls and boys perceive different risks to alcohol and tobacco use; peer relationships are important, but there is great potential for parents to increase influence; females and Hispanic youth are most concerned about serving as good role models; and youth prefer campaign materials that feature typical youth and activities.
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Recommended Citation
Kelly, K. J.,
Comello, M. G.,
&
Edwards, R. W.
(2004).
Attitudes of Rural Middle-School Youth Toward Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, and Violence.
The Rural Educator, 25(3), 19-24.
https://doi.org/10.35608/ruraled.v25i3.525
