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Results of the 2004 Asset Survey - Marquette-Alger, June 22, 2005

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Great Lakes Center for Youth Development
... strengthening the organizations that serve youth

We are committed to helping communities build healthy youth environments:

• Youth Research
• State of the Youth Report
• Nonprofit Workshops
• Surveys

Today's Presentation Goals

• What are Developmental Assets?
• Overview of Survey Data
• A look over time... 1997 to 2004
• Panel Reaction
• Asset Building Efforts

40 Developmental Assets

• Framework for healthy development
• Positive experiences and characteristics that all young people need to develop in healthy, positive ways
• Search Institute of Minneapolis, MN

Asset Categories

External

• Support
• Empowerment
• Boundaries and Expectations
• Constructive Use of Time

Internal

• Commitment to Learning
• Positive Values
• Social Competencies
• Positive Identity

Key Points - 40 Developmental Assets

• Building Blocks
• All Kids Need Assets
• Everyone can be an Asset Builder
• Relationships are Key
• It takes the Whole Community

Assessing the 40 Developmental Assets

• Measured by a Search Institute designed 156 item survey:
  "Profiles of Students Life: Attitudes and Behaviors"
• Results tell whether youth "have" or "don't have" an asset
• Produce a snapshot - how youth are faring developmentally and what dimensions of adolescents' lives amy require community action

Survey Year 2004

2004 PSL: AB Survey

• Fall 2004
• 8th, 10th, & 12th grades
• Schools in Marquette & Alger Counties
• 2,066 youth took the survey

Social and Economic Indicators: Marquette-Alger Youth

Employment Growth, All Occupations and Knowledge Economy, 2000-2010

The Knowledge Economy

• Current wages in the U.P. are two-thirds higher ($50,114) in the knowledge economy sector than in all other occupations ($30,554)
• Communities that do not get smarter will get poorer
• Educational opportunities should be provided across the life-span
• Early childhood development is essential

  Source: Michigan State University Community & Economic Development Program

Average # of 7 Thriving Indicators by Asset Level, 6th Grade

Average # of 8 Thriving Indicators by Asset Level, 8th-12th Grade

Average # of 6 Risk-Taking Behaviors by Asset Level, 6th Grade

Average # of 24 Risk-Taking Behaviors by Asset Level, 8th-12th Grade

2004 PSL: AB - Overall Results

• Average number of assets for M/A youth = 18.1
• 37% of youth have more than half of the assets
• 19% of youth have only 0-10 assets

  

Average Asset Level by Grade

Average Asset Level by Year

Most Commonly Held Assets

External Assets:

• Family Support - 67%
• Safety - 64%
• Youth Programs - 61%

Internal Assets:

• Positive View of Future - 69%
• Integrity - 67%
• Honesty - 65%
• Achievement Motivation - 63%
• Responsibility - 64%
• School Engagement - 61%

Least Commonly Held Assets

External Assets:

• Creative Activities - 18%
• Community Values Youth - 18%
• Youth as Resources - 24%
• Positive Family Communication - 25%
• Adult Role Models - 26%
• Caring School Climate - 27%
• Parent Involvement in Schooling - 29%

Internal Assets:

• Reading for Pleasure - 27%
• Planning & Decision-Making 29%

Low-Asset Youth are Prone to High-Risk Behaviors

Compared to other youth with 21 or more assets, Low-asset youth are:

9 times as likely to	... engage in anti-social behavior
6 times as likely to	... use illegal drugs
	... experience school problems
	... use tobacco
5 times as likely to	... engage in violence
	... drink and drive
4 times as likely to	... abuse alcohol
	... experience depression and attempt suicide
3 times as likely to	... engage in sexual activity
	... have trouble with gambling

The Power to Protect

The Power to Promote Positive Behaviors & Attitudes

Changes in Asset Development Over time: 1997 to 2004

Asset Changes: 1997 to 2004

Asset Changes: 1997 to 2004

Positive Trends Begin to Emerge

• Enlarging the pool of youth with positive values
• Improving the school experience
• Setting clearer boundaries & expectations

Risk-Taking Behavior has Declined

• Anti-social Behavior
• School Truancy
• Violence
• Gambling
• Reduction in Substance Abuse

The 2004 Report on Alcohol Use

Alcohol Use: 1997 to 2004

The 2004 Report on Tobacco Use

Youth Tobacco Use: 1997 to 2004

Perceived Risk of Substance Use

The Ease of Access for Youth

Sources of Alcohol Used by Youth

Substance Use Compared

Youth Priority Areas

• Maintaining Good Health & Healthy Eating Behaviors
• Decreasing Substance Use Risk-Taking Behaviors
• Increasing Mentoring & Value the Community Places on Youth
• Improving Youth's School Experience
• Strengthening Family Support & Involvement
• Enhancing Positive Identity & Social Competency

State of the Youth Report - www.soyreport.org

Go to site for youth information for grant & report writing, planning:

• Asset data for M/A Counties
• Connection to data sites
• Sidebar survey report
• Demographic information
• Action ideas

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