FAIRFIELD YOUTH & PARENTS
SURVEY RESULTS
Every other year, Fairfield youth and parents are asked to complete a survey to explore attitudes and behaviors regarding youth substance use and a variety of wellness topics.
The 2023 Fairfield Youth Survey fulfills the following objectives:
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Describes perceptions and experiences regarding substance misuse, mental health, social media, gaming, supports and family norms among Fairfield youth in grades 7 to 12 in the year 2023.
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Monitors trends in protective factors and risky behaviors over time through use of the baseline data.
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Utilizes information provided by youth, allowing community stakeholders to ‘hear’ from youth to enhance and plan initiatives and activities for youth in the community.
Survey Background
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The 2023 Fairfield Youth Survey was adapted from several state and national survey tools including:
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National Outcome Measures (NOMs), Office of National Drug Control Policy
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Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey (YRBSS), Center for Disease Control
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The Search Institute’s Developmental Assets Profile
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Governor’s Prevention Initiative for Youth Student Survey (Connecticut)
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Connecticut School Health Survey, Department of Public Health
2021 survey reports and results:
2019 survey reports and results:
