Most of us have a fair idea of what we think young adults should be worrying about. Alcohol, drugs, smoking – all the things that are bad for them and which we tend to put in the curriculum. However, have you ever wondered whether young people worry about the same things?
We put a general health survey on the Doctor Wellgood website and 216 responses later we feel we have enough data to share some initial findings. The research should be viewed as indicative, rather than conclusive.
Two thirds of the respondents were female, one third male. Half were aged 17 or 18, 17 per cent 14 to 16, and 33 per cent over 19. We also conducted informal one-to-one interviews to get a more in-depth view of what underlies the feelings and opinions of the teenagers.
Register now, read forever
Thank you for visiting SecEd and reading some of our content for professionals in secondary education. Register now for free to get unlimited access to all content.
What's included:
-
Unlimited access to news, best practice articles and podcast
-
New content and e-bulletins delivered straight to your inbox every Monday and Thursday
Already have an account? Sign in here