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Youth Risk Behavior Survey:

Youth Risk Behavior Survey:. Data on our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth. 5 th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University November 13, 2010 Jo-Anne Fournier, Project Associate,

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  1. Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Data on our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University November 13, 2010 Jo-Anne Fournier, Project Associate, APA’s Healthy Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Students Project

  2. The contents of this presentation are solely the responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official views of CDC, the US Department of Health and Human Services, or the American Psychology Association. 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  3. Objectives 1) At the end of this presentation you will be able to locate and effectively use: A) CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) when discussing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth; B) Quantitative data when discussing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth; and C Qualitative data when discussing and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth 2) You will learn three ways to assist your research on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,and Questioning Youth health issues. 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  4. GLSEN- Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network 2009 National School Climate Survey: Nearly 9 out of 10 LGBT Students Experience Harassment in School.The 2009 survey of 7,261 middle and high school students found that at school nearly 9 out of 10 LGBT students experienced harassment at school in the past year and nearly two-thirds felt unsafe because of their sexual orientation. Nearly a third of LGBT students skipped at least one day of school in the past month because of safety concerns. http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/news/record/2624.html 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  5. At that time, there were two Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) in the nation. Only one state with policy in place to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students. A general lack of awareness of the needs of LGBT students. GLSEN- Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  6. Kevin Brett Jennings is an American educator, author, and administrator. He is currently the Assistant Deputy Secretary for the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools at the U.S. Department of Education. 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010 DONATE A SAFE SPACE KIT IN EVERY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL IN THE U.S.!Was the school you attended a safe space for LGBT students? No? Now you can help.Only $20 per school. Click to find out how.

  7. Some evidence based on survey data exists to suggest that the presence of GSAs and/or supportive staff within schools has been related to a positive school climate for LGBT youth (Goodenow, Szalacha, & Westheimer, 2006; Harris Interactive & GLSEN, 2005; Murdock & Bolch, 2005; Russell, Seif, & Truong, 2001; Szalacha, 2003). GLSEN- Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  8. Qualitative Data Considerations • I have questions about the Qualitative nature of GLSEN research! • Qualitative research, cases can be selected purposefully, according to whether or not they typify certain characteristics or contextual locations. • GLSEN sends its survey to all of its GSAs asking the gay students • to respond. -- Convenience sample -- • In Qualitative research the possibility of the researcher taking a 'neutral' or transcendental position is seen as more problematic in practical and/or philosophical terms. • When GLSEN sends out it survey they request that straight allies not fill out the questionnaire. -- Self selected-- • . 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  9. Qualitative Data Considerations 3) Qualitative data analysis can take a wide variety of forms, it differs from quantitative research in its focus on language, signs and meaning. Systematic and transparent approaches to analysis are almost always regarded as essential for rigor. Reading previous reading of GLSEN’s National Climate School Survey seem more like policy documents, and often I am wondering about the statistical analysis behind many statements. 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  10. Qualitative Data Considerations Both survey data and student testimonials have suggested that involvement in GSAs has been related to improved school attendance and performance (Lee, 2002), increased feelings of safety (Friedman-Nimz et al., 2006; Reid, 2003; Szalacha, 2003), and enhanced relationships with teachers and other adults in their lives (Lee). Kosciw et al. (2008). 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  11. Objective When the request for data comes , it is important for you to know the data, where to find and/or how to explain it or know someone who does. Your assistance on evaluating qualitative or quantitative data, may be the selling point. 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  12. Quantitative Data Considerations The term Quantitativerefers to a type of information based in quantities or else quantifiable data (objective properties). It may also refer to: Quantitative research, scientific investigation of quantitative properties; Statistics, also known as quantitative analysis; and/or Numerical data, also known as quantitative data. The Centers for Disease and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey is a major source of Quantitative data on Youth in Schools. 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  13. CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System “Each version of the YRBS asks students a common set of questions about tobacco, alcohol and drug use, violence, eating, physical activity, and sexual activity. Questions regarding sexual orientation are not asked on the national survey, nor included on the standard questionnaire that is the starting point for all state and local surveys.” 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  14. CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  15. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Your Online Source for Credible Health Information • Youth Online: High School YRBS at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/youthonline/App/Default.aspx • Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) • Youth Online Home • GO CDC Home View one question for all locations View results for one question for all states and locations that have data available. To choose a question, first select a Health Topic. Select a Health Topic: Unintentional Injuries and Violence Tobacco Use Alcohol and Other Drug Use Sexual Behaviors Dietary Behaviors Physical Activity Asthma 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  16. CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System States and localities may choose to ask additional questions on their version of the YRBS; some have decided to ask about sexual orientation. The results are not included in the national online database, data are analyzed differently from one jurisdiction to another, and the findings are often difficult to access. In 2008-09, the following 17 states and large school districts asked high school students about their sexual identity and the sex of their sexual contacts. 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  17. CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System In 2009 Hawaii asked the following question as part of their YRBS: “Who are you sexually attracted to? ___Males; ___Females; ___ Both females and males; ___I am not sexually attracted to anyone yet.” Another sexual orientation-related question asked in several surveys concerns perceived sexual identity in the context of bullying at school. In North Dakota Middle School Students in 2009. “During the past 2 months, have you been harassed because someone thought you were gay, lesbian, or bisexual?” - 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  18. CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System The particular wording of the questions also vary. Following are the questions suggested by CDC and most commonly used: During your life, with whom have you had sexual contact? ___I have never had sexual contact; ___Females; ___Males; ___Females and males Question is about Behavior Which of the following best describes you? ___Heterosexual (straight); ___Gay or lesbian; ___Bisexual; ___Not sure Question is about Identity: 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  19. CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System Data Collection ResourcesConducting Your Own YRBS [pdf 131K] How to Interpret YRBS Trend Data[pdf 78K] Methodology of the YRBSS [pdf 261K] Software for Analyzing Data [pdf 429K] Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Recommendations and Reports September 24, 2004 / Vol. 53 / No. RR-12 department of health and human services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Methodology of the Youth Risk Behavior Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) A Guide to Conducting Your Own Youth Risk Behavior Survey 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  20. Objective When the request for data comes , it may be important for you to know how to get questions about sexual orientation and/or behavior questions into your Youth Risk Behavior Survey . Your assistance on evaluating YRBS, may be the selling point. 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  21. CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System The results of individual states questions on sexuality are not included in the national online database, data are analyzed differently from one jurisdiction to another, and the findings are often difficult to access. But They can be found at the 17 states and localities’ websites. 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

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  24. Why is it important to collect data on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning Youth and Same Sex Behavior? TO UNDERSTAND THE HEALTH RISK FACTORS OUR Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning Youth and Same Sex Behavior? 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

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  26. The way data has been collected over the years may have hindered effective interventions: Traditional adults and youth were all combined together. In one set of slides over a period of time May have grouped 19-54 yrs or 19-24 yrs together. 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  27. The way data has been collected over the years may have hindered effective interventions: Request for more specific information, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Same Sex Behavior in the age of HIV/AIDS have only heightened these request!!! 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  28. Number of Adolescents Aged 15–19 Years Diagnosed with HIV or AIDS in 2006 by Sex, Race/Ethnicity, and Mode of HIV Transmission in 33 States and 5 U.S. Territories with Confidential Name-Based HIV-Infection Reporting 5th Annual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

  29. CDC Fact Sheet at http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/sexualbehaviors/pdf/hiv_factsheet_ymsm.pdf 5thAnnual GLBT Studies Colloquium, American University Jo-Anne Fournier November 13, 2010

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