Thursday, February 16, 2012

Social Norms at NOMS


Social Norms Survey

Gender: M (52%)    F (48%)  N=707 Grade: 6(31%) 7(38%) 8(31%)    N=712

 Thinking back over the past week, what did you have for breakfast the most? N=706
20% - Had no breakfast  
30% - Cold cereal
12% - Donuts/poptarts 
12% - Bagel  
26% - Hot breakfast



 What is the most important character trait you value in others? (only one) N=705
44% Friendship  
35% Honesty  
  2%  Patience        
18%  Funny          



        Strongly                           Strongly
 At this school . . .           Agree Agree Disagree              Disagree
I feel that other students
care about me             28%   62%         8%        2% N=716
I feel that teachers care
about me                     48%   44%     5%    2% N=717
I am encouraged to help
and respect others              52%   45%     2%    1% N=718
I fit in                                32%   53%    10%             5% N=716
Other students look up
to me                      13%   52%    29%    6% N=713
It’s easy to make friends
here                      43%   42%    13%    3% N=710
I am happy here most
of the time                      43%   45%    9%    3% N=712
Teachers try and stop
the kids who are bullies      33%   45%    16%    6% N=712

 Who is your favorite singer? (circle one) N=653
15% - Lady Gaga      
38% - LMFAO          
13% - Justin Bieber  
12% - Pitbull            
  7% - Lady A    
15% - Taylor Swift  

 How often do you think students in each of the following categories are approached by other students or anyone else and offered tobacco, alcohol or other drugs during school hours?
                      
                                 Never   1-2 times   1-2 times     Weekly      Daily
                                          a year          a month                                    
Yourself                  91% 6%                 1.5% 1% 0%
Students at NOMS 44% 40%                 10% 5% 1%


 What type of technology do you use the most? (choose one) N=703
40% Cell phone  
18% Ipod 
25%   Computer 
17%   TV          



 If you thought that another student at NOMS was using alcohol, tobacco or using prescription medications without a doctor’s note, what would you do? (Circle all that apply)  N=717

15% - Do nothing, say nothing
32% - Tell a friend
58% - Tell a trusted adult, like a parent, teacher, counselor or coach
23% - Talk to the student about the use

 Who do you trust to tell you the truth on a subject?N=717
59% - Parents
62% - Best Friend    
29% - Teacher      
19% - Religious Ldr      
21% - Sister/Brother
11% - Other Adult        


 How many of your closest friends have ever . . .
                                                      0         1-2    3-4 5 or more
Had an alcoholic drink 70%  19%     5% 5%   N=711
Used any type of tobacco    87%         10%     1% 2%   N=710
Used marijuana   92%           5%     1% 2%   N=709
Inhaled in order to get high 80% 15%     2% 2%   N=709
Used prescription drugs without
 a doctor’s note                      93%           5%      1% 1%   N=707

 What movie do you want to see most this holiday season? (choose one)  N=673
Twilight:  Breaking Dawn (29%)
We Bought a Zoo (13%)
Muppets (18%)
Hugo(5%)
Arthur Christmas (5%)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (21%)
The Adventures of Tintin(8%)

 What statement below about student use of tobacco (including cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco) do you feel best represents your own attitudes? (choose one)  N=713
93%  Tobacco use is never a good thing
   4%    Occassional tobacco use is ok, but not daily use
   3%    Daily tobacco use is ok if that is what the individual wants to do

 Where do you get your information?  (choose one)  N = 634
32% - Family                      
22% - Teachers                
27% - Friends                  
19% - Google/Internet  

During the past 30 days how many times have you . . .
                                                                 0      1-2 3-4 5 or more
Had an alcoholic drink                 95%  5% 0% 0% N=712
Used any type of tobacco              98% 1% 1% 0%   N=712
Used marijuana   99%  1% 0% 0% N=711
Inhaled something in order to get high 98% 2% 0% 0%   N=712
Used prescription drugs without a
doctors note                                     99%   1% 0% 0%   N=712

Do you talk in your sleep?     N=696
Yes = 36%  
No = 64%

Do you still sleep with a stuffed animal? N=709
Yes = 23%  
No =  77%

How wrong do your parents feel it would be for you to . . .
Very      Wrong      A Little         Not Wrong
                                       Wrong                     Bit Wring           at All            
Drink alcohol                     76%     16% 7% 1%    N=714            
Smoke marijuana               96%        3% 1% 0%  N=711
Use prescription drugs    91%      5% 3% 1%    N=708
    *without dr note          
Smoke tobacco                 93%      5% 1% 1%    N=709

 Do you bite your toenails?     Yes = 4% No = 96%   N=713

 Thinking over the past week, how often did you exercise (at least 20 minutes)?  N=714
 3%   - 0 times      
20% - 1-2 times  
29% - 3-4 times  
49% - 5 or more

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