Key Factors that Protect Against Health Risks in Youth: Further Evidence

Citation

Fors, S. W.; Crepaz, N.; & Hayes, D. M. (1999). Key Factors that Protect Against Health Risks in Youth: Further Evidence. American Journal of Health Behavior. vol. 23 (5) pp. 368-380

Abstract

Objective: To test the consistency of the findings from the Add Health project that are related to the primary protective/risk factors in adolescents. Methods: Statistical analysis strategies that were similar to the Add Health project were applied to data collected from a representative sample of high school students in a suburban district in the southeast United States. Results: Findings related to family and school contexts, and individual characteristics generally supported those in the Add Health report. Conclusion: Although factors in the larger society may influence health-related behaviors, the importance of parents and schools should not be underestimated. Both play an important role in “immunizing” young people from high risks.

URL

Https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.23.5.6

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

American Journal of Health Behavior

Author(s)

Fors, S. W.
Crepaz, N.
Hayes, D. M.

Year Published

1999

Volume Number

Issue Number

Pages

368-380

ISSN/ISBN

1087-3244

DOI

10.5993/AJHB.23.5.6