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Western Kentucky University

1998

Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Adolescent Perceptions Of Risk-Taking Behaviors, Susan Matthews Jul 1998

Adolescent Perceptions Of Risk-Taking Behaviors, Susan Matthews

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Adolescents often make adult decisions regarding their lifestyle and behavior with little support from their family and community. In this study the researcher examined the difference in risk-taking behaviors between genders and the role that families and communities play in reducing risk-taking behaviors. In the study I further analyzed self-reports of numbers of development assets those students reporting participation in high-risk behaviors. Method: Data were obtained from a sample of convenience of (N=82) 12th grade students. Behaviors and attitudes were examined using the Search Institute’s Profiles of Student Life survey. Results: Chi square was used to test for significant …


Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene May 1998

Ua66/4/2 Ceremony Of Capping & Pinning, Wku Dental Hygiene

WKU Archives Records

Program from capping & pinning ceremony.