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Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS) 2006Smoking, drinking and drug useamong 13 and 15 year olds inTaysidePrepared by BMRB Social Research for Information Services Division (ISD)/NHS National Services Scotland on behalf of the Scottish ExecutiveBMRB Social Research provides dedicated expertise in conducting socialpolicy research for clients in the public and not-for-profit sectors and ispart of the British Market Research Bureau Limited (BMRB).BMRB is ISO9001 accredited and is certified as working to therequirements of MRQSA/BS7911 market research quality standards.451044045/1749-60576

Contents1 Background to the survey 31.1 Survey arrangements 41.2 Sample design 51.3 Methodology 51.4 Characteristics of the sample andweighting1.5 Local response rates 71.6 Notes on statistics 81.7 Analysis on alcohol consumption 92 Smoking 102.1 Smoking prevalence 112.2 Number of cigarettes smoked 132.3 Money spent on cigarettes 1363 Drinking 233.1 Prevalence of alcohol use 243.2 Usual drinking frequency 263.3 Money spent on alcohol 273.4 Type of alcohol consumed 283.5 Average amount of alcoholconsumed in previous week3.6 Availability of alcohol 303.7 Where young people drink alcohol 333.8 Drinking to excess 343.9 Effects of drinking too much alcohol 373.10 Family attitudes to drinking 383.11 Views of alcohol advertising 40294 Drug use 424.1 Whether offered drugs 434.2 Ever used drugs 454.3 Drug use in month prior to thesurvey4.4 Drug use in year prior to the survey 484.5 Frequency of drug use 504.6 Money spent on drugs 514.7 Where young people are when theyuse drugs4.8 Availability of drugs 534.9 Source of drugs used 544.10 Obtaining information and help 564.11 Pupils’ attitudes towards drugs 5746522.4 Where pupils obtain cigarettes 142.5 Smoking dependence 152.6 Family attitudes to smoking 172.7 Attitudes to smoking 202.8 Advice on smoking 225 Lifestyle data 595.1 Deprivation indicators 605.2 Family structure 615.3 Ethnicity of pupils 625.4 Physical activity 635.5 Health and well-being 645.6 School-related topics 705.7 Friends and leisure activities 73Tayside – Page 2

1 Background to the surveyThis report presents the 2006 key findings from the ScottishSchools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS).The findings show the prevalence of smoking, drinking anddrug use among 13 and 15 year olds attending both state andindependent schools in Tayside. This report also looks into theattitudes and behaviour of pupils in relation to substance useand compares changes between 2006 and 2002. Someinformation on other lifestyle factors is also reported but not inassociation with substance use. The results of these reports areintended to be used as a basis for feeding into local planning.Tayside – Page 3

1.1 Survey arrangementsSALSUS continues the national series of biennial surveys of smoking, drinking anddrug use among secondary school children which began in 1982 in order toobtain information on smoking. The 2006 survey, like the 2002 survey, providesinformation at both local and national levels, national information only wasprovided in 2004. Local level information was identified as a requirement in 2002to support the work of Alcohol and Drug Action Teams (ADAT’s). Contextualinformation on other lifestyle and health factors was also required in 2002, hencethe survey became known as SALSUS (Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle andSubstance Use Survey). SALSUS was targeted at all state and independent schoolsin Scotland in 2002.In order for comparisons to be made over time, the 2006 survey was conductedin line with the 2002 survey, following similar procedures. The exception beingthat fieldwork was carried out in the Autumn Term (August–December) for the2006 survey compared to the Spring Term (January–May) in 2002. The SpringTerm in 2006 was reviewed by the Scottish Executive and it was felt that ingeneral, schools were committed to carrying out too many other questionnaireswhich would have had a marked effect on the overall response rate of SALSUSand increased the survey burden on schools. The fieldwork was therefore carriedout in the Autumn Term, similarly to the other surveys in the series. In terms ofanalysis, this does mean that pupils were around 6 months younger incomparison to the equivalent survey period in 2002. This factor should be takeninto consideration in analysis.The survey is commissioned on behalf of the Scottish Executive by InformationServices Division (ISD Scotland) National Services Scotland. There is an AdvisoryGroup which includes The Scottish Executive, ISD Scotland and the ScottishAssociation of Alcohol and Drug Action Teams (SAADAT) with representatives ofother key stakeholding groups (see www.drugmisuse.isdscotland.org andwww.alcoholinformation.isdscotland.org for members).Tayside – Page 4

1.2 Sample designAll secondary schools were selected to take part in SALSUS (with a target sampleof over 23,000 pupils), sampling only pupils in S2 and S4 to minimise survey costsand the burden on schools. For the purpose of reporting S2 pupils will be referredto as ‘13 year olds’ and S4 pupils referred to as ‘15 year olds’. While pupils aremainly aged 13 in S2 and 15 in S4, these year groups are not exclusive to theseage groups. There are some 12 year olds in S2 and 14 year olds in S4.The charts compare the age breakdown for S2 and S4 in 2002 and 2006. In orderto achieve the sample required every state and independent secondary school inScotland was invited to take part in the survey, with the exception of pupilsattending special schools or schools with a small number of pupils. Not all S2 andS4 classes were required to take part. The classes were randomly selected withineach school based on the size of the school, the number of pupils required totake part in each Local Authority and the expected response rate which wasbased on 2002 response.1.3 Methodology12yrs old13yrs old14yrs old15yrs old16yrs old12yrs old13yrs old14yrs oldAge breakdown for S2Age breakdown for S4Pupils in classes randomly selected were given a paper questionnaire to completewithin class time, administered within a mixed ability class period such as PSE,PHSE etc. Schools were asked to complete the questionnaires under ‘exam’conditions. Pupils were issued with an envelope to enclose their questionnaires inwhen completed to assure them of confidentiality. All completed questionnaireswere anonymous; pupils were not required to write their name on thequestionnaires.15yrs old16yrs old0%25 50 75 100Tayside 2006Tayside 2002Tayside – Page 5

1.4 Characteristics of the sample and weightingIn order to ensure results are representative of the school population in Tayside itis important to compare the characteristics of pupils who took part in the surveywith census data. If there were any significant differences in any of the factorsoutlined in table 1.4.1, non-response weighting was applied to take thesedifferences into consideration to ensure that data is not biased in favour of thegroups that did take part.1.4.1 Sample versus censusProportion sample censusYear group— S2 49% 49%— S4 51% 51%Sex— boys 52% 50%— girls 48% 50%School type— state 93% 93%— independent 7% 7%School denomination— non-denominational 88% 87%— Roman Catholic 12% 12%Area— urban 96% 88%— rural 4% 12%Tayside – Page 6

1.5 Local response ratesWithin Tayside a total number of 34 schools were asked to take part in theSALSUS survey. Of these 59% agreed to take part and returned questionnaires.1847 pupils in Tayside took part in the survey, which is a pupil response of 82%.The pupil response is the proportion of questionnaires returned out of thoseissued, based on those schools who took part in the survey.Nationally, 69% of all schools took part in the survey and out of these schoolstaking part, 82% of pupils returned questionnaires.Due to some variance in how the survey was administered, we are unable tocompare directly with the overall response achieved in 2002. More information isprovided on the response rate calculations in the national report.Tayside – Page 7

1.6 Notes on statisticsSignificance testing is carried out on key measures only and will be highlightedwithin the commentary. In many cases the bases within the tables are too low tocomment on their significance.When looking at tables, please note the following:• Percentages may not add to 100 because of rounding• Some children missed out questions intended for them. These ‘no answers’have been excluded from the analyses and so the tables that describe the samepopulation may have varying bases• The following conventions have been used in the tables* = less than 0.5 but not 0– = 0n/a = not asked• Some percentages, particularly where numbers are broken down by age groupor gender, may be based on a small number of pupils and should therefore betreated with caution as apparent differences may not be statistically significant.Please pay particular attention to the base sizes outlined at the bottomof each table. We would not advise any detailed analysis in cases where thebase size is below 50 pupils, as indicated in the tables by a ! symbol.Comparisons between 13 and 15 year oldsSmoking, drinking and drugs increase markedly with age. This means that analysisof combined proportions of 13 and 15 year olds may mask instances where 13and 15 years have significantly different attitudes and experiences.Where possible within this report, commentary is provided separately for 13 and15 year olds. However, in some instances base sizes do not permit detailedanalysis by age, so the commentary is based on total figures. Where this is thecase we would advise readers to reference the tables for a breakdown by age,where base sizes are clearly indicated.Tayside – Page 8

1.7 Analysis on alcohol consumptionThe number of alcohol units consumed has been calculated in the same way asprevious surveys in the series. It is based on a method used by Boreham et al,Smoking, drinking & drug use among young people in Scotland in 2000, wherethe number of units is estimated by the number of drinks consumed e.g. cans,glasses, bottles. The table shows how the measures of each type of drink wereconverted into units. This conversion does not account for the type of beer or theexact size of the glasses used so does imply a degree of approximation but theassumptions and method are consistent with the previous surveys.1.7.1 Alcohol unit calculationsDrinkunitsBeer, lager, or cider— pint 2.00— large can 1.50— half pint, small can or bottle 1.00— less than half a pint 0.50Shandy— pint 1.00— large can 0.75— half pint, small can or bottle 0.50— less than half a pint 0.25Wine, fortified wine or spirits— glass 1.00— less than a glass 0.50Alcopops— can or bottle 1.00— less than a bottle 0.50Tayside – Page 9

2 SmokingTayside – Page 10

2.1 Smoking prevalenceSmoking behaviourbase: all pupilsPupils were asked about their smoking behaviour. For the purposes of this seriesof surveys, regular smoking is defined as usually smoking one or more cigarettes aweek.In Tayside, 3% of 13 year olds were regular smokers compared with 14% of 15year olds. Most (74%) 13 year olds in Tayside reported that they had neversmoked, compared with 50% of 15 year olds.There was no significant difference in the prevalence of regular smoking betweenboys and girls in Tayside (7% of boys and 9% of girls were regular smokers).On average, pupils were 12 years old when they first smoked a cigarette (morethan a puff). 54% of all pupils felt that it was ‘ok’ to ‘try smoking to see what it’slike’ (38% of 13 year olds vs. 69% of 15 year olds).Regular smokerOccasional smokerUsed to smokeTried smoking onceNever smokedChanges over timeIn 2002, 6% of 13 year olds in Tayside were regular smokers; as were 22% of 15year olds. Compared with 2006, there has been a significant decrease in theproportion of regular smokers in both age groups.2.1.1 Smoking behaviourTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100Regular smoker 3% 14%6% 22%Occasional smoker 2% 6%4% 6%Used to smoke 5% 10%13% 15%Tried smoking once 17% 21%22% 25%Never smoked 74% 50%55% 32%base: all pupils 889 9231141 10307% 9%11% 17%4% 4%3% 7%8% 7%11% 16%20% 18%27% 20%61% 62%48% 39%925 8721085 1086Tayside – Page 11

2.1.2 Do you think it is ok for someone your age to try smoking to see what it’s like?Tayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsIt's ok 38% 69% 48% 60%It's not ok 49% 23% 41% 31%Don't know 13% 8% 11% 10%base: all pupils 854 892 883 850Tayside – Page 12

2.2 Number of cigarettes smokedPupils who smoked regularly were asked how many cigarettes they usuallysmoked in a week. On average they reported smoking 30 cigarettes per week.Pupils who smoked regularly were also asked how many cigarettes they hadactually smoked in the last 7 days. In total, they reported smoking an average of53 cigarettes in the last 7 days, 38 of these were during the week and 15 at theweekend.2.3 Money spent on cigarettesAlmost all regular smokers (91%) reported that they spent money on cigarettes.The average amount spent by regular smokers who bought cigarettes was £10.71a week. Last time they bought cigarettes, the box contained an average of 13cigarettes.Tayside – Page 13

2.4 Where pupils obtain cigarettesRegular smokers were given a list of sources for obtaining cigarettes and asked toindicate where they usually obtained their cigarettes. Some pupils gave more thanone source.It was most common for regular smokers to buy from a shop (74%); 22% saidthey buy from friends/relatives, and 10% said they buy from someone else.Regular smokers did not always buy their cigarettes: 41% reported being givencigarettes by their friends or relatives; 7% reported that they take cigarettes and7% said that they obtained their cigarettes in some other way.2.4.1 Source of cigarettesTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalBuy from a shopGiven cigarettesBuy from friends/relativesBuy from someone elseBuy from a machineSource of cigarettesbase: regular smokers; pupils could choose more thanone source from the listBuy from a shop 49% 78%73% 94%73% 76%89% 89%74%89%Take cigarettesGiven cigarettes 33% 43%53% 49%Buy from friends/relatives 18% 23%19% 20%35% 47%51% 50%18% 24%25% 17%41%50%22%20%Buy from a street marketBuy from someone else 27% 7%19% 11%11% 8%11% 14%10%13%Buy from InternetBuy from a machine 4% 7%23% 19%Take cigarettes 17% 5%9% 4%8% 6%20% 20%8% 6%5% 6%7%20%7%5%Get cigarettes some otherwayBuy from a street market 12% 5%n/an/aBuy from Internet 4% –n/an/aGet cigarettes some other way 10% 7%27% 7%7% 5%n/an/a– 1%n/an/a7% 8%13% 10%6%n/a1%n/a7%11%0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100base: regular smokers ! 25 13175 23073 79118 187156305Tayside – Page 14

2.5 Smoking dependenceWould you like to give up smoking?base: regular smokersRegular smokers were asked whether they would like to give up smoking andhow difficult or easy they felt this would be. 47% of regular smokers reportedthat they would like to give up smoking and 74% had tried to give up at sometime.YesNo2.5.1 Would you like to give up smoking?Don't knowTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalYes 44% 48%77% 74%39% 52%70% 78%47%75%Have you tried to give up smoking?base: regular smokersNo 22% 12%23% 26%11% 16%30% 22%14%25%YesDon't know 34% 40%n/an/a50% 32%n/an/a39%n/aNobase: regular smokers ! 23 11775 21663 75111 1801402912.5.2 Have you tried to give up smoking?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalYes 72% 74%77% 70%No 28% 26%23% 30%70% 77%65% 76%30% 23%35% 24%74%72%26%28%0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100base: regular smokers ! 24 11774 22363 75113 184141297Tayside – Page 15

30% of all regular smokers said that they would find it very difficult to give upsmoking altogether and a further 41% said that they would find it fairly difficult.64% of regular smokers had smoked for more than a year. Pupils who hadsmoked for more than a year were more likely to think it would be very difficult togive up smoking than those who had smoked for one year or less: 39% of pupilswho had smoked for more than a year said it would be very difficult to give upcompared with 13% of pupils who had smoked regularly for one year or less.2.5.3 Ease of giving up smoking by length of time smokingTayside 2006compared with 2002 ≤1yr >1yr totalVery difficult 13% 39%12% 27%Fairly difficult 31% 46%42% 47%Fairly easy 36% 10%29% 20%Very easy 20% 6%16% 6%base: regular smokers 52 8790 20230%23%41%45%19%23%11%9%141299Changes over timeIn 2002, 75% of regular smokers in Tayside said that they would like to give upsmoking. This is significantly higher than 2006, when the proportion was 47%. In2006 pupils were given a ‘don’t know’ option when asked whether they wouldlike to give up smoking; this was not an option in 2002 so is likely to affectcomparisons at this questionThe proportion of regular smokers saying that they would find it difficult givingup smoking can also be compared. In 2002, 23% of regular smokers said thatthey would find it very difficult to give up. In 2006, the proportion saying theywould find it very difficult to give up had significantly increased to 30%.Tayside – Page 16

2.6 Family attitudes to smokingAll pupils were asked about their family’s attitudes to smoking. Pupils whosmoked were asked ‘How does your family feel about you smoking?’ and pupilswho did not smoke were asked ‘How do you think your family would feel if youstarted smoking?’.63% of regular smokers reported that their families either stop them smoking ortry to persuade them to stop smoking. Around half of regular smokers (57%) saidthat they are not allowed to smoke at home, which is similar to 2002 (58%).Almost all non-smokers (92%) reported that their families would either stop themsmoking or try to persuade them not to smoke.They would stop mePersuade me not toDo nothingPerceptions of family attitudes topupil’s smokingbase: all pupils2.6.1 Perceptions of family attitudes to pupil’s smokingTayside 2006compared with 2002nonsmokersoccasionalsmokersregularsmokerstotalEncourage meThey would stop me 64% 34% 16%57% 34% 16%59%49%Not surePersuade me not to 28% 47% 47%34% 46% 59%30%39%Do nothing 1% 1% 16%1% 4% 16%Encourage me * – 4%* 2% 2%2%4%**0%25 50 75 100Not sure 7% 18% 17%8% 13% 7%base: all pupils 1537 64 1531437 83 2938%8%17681908non-smokersoccasional smokersregular smokersTayside – Page 17

Pupils were also asked whether their families smoked. More pupils who wereregular smokers reported that a parent was a daily smoker compared with nonsmokers:66% of regular smokers compared with 33% of non-smokers. Pupilswho were regular smokers were more likely to have a sibling who smoked dailythan non-smokers: 46% of regular smokers compared with 12% of non-smokers.No parent smokes dailyParental smokingbase: all pupils2.6.2 Parental smoking by pupil’s smoking behaviourTayside 2006compared with 2002nonsmokersoccasionalsmokersregularsmokerstotalAt least one parentsmokes dailyNo parent smokes daily 66% 62% 34%60% 54% 36%At least one parent smokesdaily33% 38% 66%38% 46% 64%62%56%37%43%Does not see eitherparentDoes not see either parent 1% – 1%2% – *1%2%Sibling smokingbase: all pupils 1402 63 1471698 99 29016382182No sibling smokes dailybase: all pupils2.6.3 Sibling smoking by pupil’s smoking behaviourTayside 2006compared with 2002nonsmokersoccasionalsmokersregularsmokersNo sibling smokes daily 80% 70% 51%80% 71% 53%total77%76%At least one siblingsmokes dailyAt least one sibling smokesdaily12% 21% 46%12% 26% 41%Does not see or have siblings 8% 9% 3%7% 4% 6%16%17%8%7%Does not see or havesiblingsbase: all pupils 1222 64 1351623 92 276144420770%25 50 75 100non-smokersoccasional smokersregular smokersTayside – Page 18

All pupils were asked whether their friends smoked. Regular smokers were morelikely to have friends who smoked: 27% of regular smokers said that ‘all oralmost all’ of their friends smoked compared with 1% of non-smokers.2.6.4 Proportion of friends smoking by pupil’s smoking behaviourAll or almost allProportion of friends smokingbase: all pupilsTayside 2006compared with 2002nonsmokersoccasionalsmokersregularsmokerstotalMore than halfAll or almost all 1% 11% 27%3% 7% 37%More than half 4% 16% 33%8% 27% 33%Half 6% 28% 18%8% 26% 17%Less than half 17% 31% 17%19% 22% 10%Almost none 35% 15% 3%36% 16% 2%None 37% – 1%26% 2% 1%base: all pupils 1567 68 1551744 103 3054%8%7%12%8%10%18%18%31%30%32%21%18202251HalfLess than halfAlmost noneNone0%25 50 75 100non-smokersoccasional smokersregular smokersTayside – Page 19

2.7 Attitudes to smokingSeven statements most agreed withbase: all pupilsPupils were asked whether they agreed or disagreed with a series of statementsabout smoking. The chart shows the proportion agreeing with each statement,split by regular, occasional and non-smokers. Across all pupils in Tayside,agreement was most common for the statement ‘Smoking can cause lung cancer’and lowest for the statement ‘Smokers are more fun than non-smokers’.Smoking can cause lungcancerSmoking makes yourclothes smell2.7.1 Seven statements most agreed withTayside 2006Smoking can cause lungcancerSmoking makes your clothessmellIf a woman smokes when sheis pregnant, it can harm herunborn babyOther people’s smoking canharm the health of nonsmokersSmoking can cause heartdiseaseSmoking makes people worseat sportsSmokers get more coughs andcolds than non-smokersnonsmokersoccasionalsmokersregularsmokerstotal99% 97% 97% 99%99% 95% 93% 98%97% 99% 95% 97%97% 92% 91% 96%93% 97% 92% 93%91% 85% 73% 89%85% 76% 75% 84%If a woman smokes whenshe is pregnant, it canharm her unborn babyOther people’s smokingcan harm the health ofnon-smokersSmoking can cause heartdiseaseSmoking makes peopleworse at sportsSmokers get more coughsand colds than nonsmokersbase: all pupils 1575 69 155 18310%25 50 75 100non-smokersoccasional smokersregular smokersTayside – Page 20

2.7.2 Remaining statementsTayside 2006Smoking helps people relax ifthey feel nervousSmokers stay slimmer thannon-smokersSmoking is not reallydangerous, it only harmspeople who smoke a lotSmoking gives peopleconfidenceSmoking helps people copebetter with lifeSmokers are more fun thannon-smokersnonsmokersoccasionalsmokersregularsmokerstotal65% 84% 87% 68%31% 34% 34% 32%15% 39% 29% 18%16% 25% 24% 17%13% 39% 37% 16%3% 3% 26% 5%Smoking helps peoplerelax if they feel nervousSmokers stay slimmerthan non-smokersSmoking is not reallydangerous, it only harmspeople who smoke a lotSmoking gives peopleconfidenceRemaining statementsbase: all pupilsbase: all pupils 1564 69 155 1822Smoking helps peoplecope better with lifeSmokers are more funthan non-smokers0%25 50 75 100non-smokersoccasional smokersregular smokersTayside – Page 21

2.8 Advice on smokingPupils were asked if they had actively sought advice on smoking from a variety ofsources – an adult at school; friends or family; their GP; Smokeline; another NHSsmoking helpline; or NHS Stop Smoking Services. They were asked not to includelessons at school.In the last 12 months, pupils in Tayside were most likely to have asked family orfriends (10%) and least likely to have phoned an NHS helpline (excludingSmokeline), to have used NHS Stop Smoking Services or to have phonedSmokeline (0%).2.8.1 Source of smoking adviceTayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalAsked family or friends 10% 10% 8% 11% 10%Asked an adult at school 4% 2% 3% 3% 3%Asked family or friendsAsked an adult at schoolAsked family doctor or GPPhoned an NHS helpline(excluding Smokeline)Used NHS Stop SmokingServicesPhoned SmokelineSource of smoking advicebase: all pupils; pupils could choose more than onesource of adviceAsked family doctor or GP * 1% 1% 1% 1%Phoned an NHS helpline(excluding Smokeline)Used NHS Stop SmokingServices– 1% 1% – ** 1% * * *Phoned Smokeline * 1% 1% – *base: all pupils 787 871 827 817 16580%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100Tayside – Page 22

3 DrinkingTayside – Page 23

3.1 Prevalence of alcohol useAll pupils were asked whether they had ever had a ‘proper alcoholic drink, awhole drink, not just a sip’, so that those who had drunk alcohol could bedirected to more detailed questions.In Tayside, 56% of 13 year olds and 85% of 15 year olds reported that they hadhad an alcoholic drink. This difference by age is significant.Out of those pupils who had drunk alcohol, the average age when they drunkmore than a small amount of alcohol was 12 years old. 71% of all pupils felt thatit was ‘ok’ to ‘try drinking to see what it’s like’ (58% of 13 year olds vs. 83% of15 year olds).In the last week, 33% of 15 year olds and 12% of 13 year olds had drunkalcohol. This difference by age is significant.There was no significant difference in the proportion of boys and girls in Taysidewho had had an alcoholic drink in the last week (21% of boys and 25% of girlsreported drinking in the last week).YesNoDuring the last weekOne to four weeks agoOne to six months agoHave you ever had a proper alcoholicdrink?base: all pupilsWhen last had a drinkbase: all pupilsChanges over timeIn 2002, 71% of 13 year olds in Tayside had had an alcoholic drink; as had 90%of 15 year olds. Compared with 2006, there has been a significant decrease inthe proportion of both ages who have ever had an alcoholic drink.More than six months agoNever had a drinkIn 2002, 22% of 13 year olds in Tayside had had an alcoholic drink in the lastweek; as had 48% of 15 year olds. Compared with 2006, there has been asignificant decrease in the proportion of both ages who had had an alcoholicdrink in the last week.0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100Tayside – Page 24

3.1.1 Have you ever had a proper alcoholic drink?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsYes 56% 85%71% 90%No 44% 15%29% 10%base: all pupils 890 9281176 107772% 70%81% 80%28% 30%19% 20%928 8761121 11323.1.2 When last had a drinkTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsDuring the last week 12% 33%22% 48%One to four weeks ago 13% 24%12% 20%One to six months ago 14% 15%23% 16%More than six months ago 17% 12%13% 6%Never had a drink 44% 15%29% 10%base: all pupils 883 9241171 106021% 25%36% 34%19% 18%16% 16%15% 15%20% 19%17% 12%9% 10%29% 30%19% 20%922 8711106 11253.1.3 Do you think it is ok for someone of your age to try drinking to see what it’s like?Tayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsIt's ok 58% 83% 67% 74%It's not ok 30% 11% 23% 17%Don't know 12% 6% 10% 9%base: all pupils 852 893 884 847Tayside – Page 25

3.2 Usual drinking frequencyBased on all pupils, 8% of 13 year olds and 25% of 15 year olds reported thatthey usually drink at least once a week (including those who drink every day andtwice a week), which is a significant difference.There was no significant difference in the proportion of boys and girls in Taysidewho reported drinking at least once a week (17% of boys and 16% of girlsreported weekly drinking).Changes over timeIn 2002, 15% of 13 year olds and 38% of 15 year olds in Tayside reported thatthey usually drink at least once a week. Compared with 2006, there has been asignificant decrease in the proportion of both ages reporting that they usuallydrink at least once a week.Please note that a new code, ‘I never drink alcohol now’, was added to thisquestion in 2006. Pupils answering this category in 2006 have been merged withthose who have never had a drink so that comparisons can be made withprevious data.Almost every dayAbout twice a weekAbout once a weekAbout once a fortnightAbout once a monthOnly a few times a yearI never drink alcohol now/everHow often do you have an alcoholicdrink?base: all pupils0%25 50 75 10013yrs15yrsTayside – Page 26

3.2.1 How often do you have an alcoholic drink?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsAlmost every day 1% 1%* 1%About twice a week 3% 11%5% 16%About once a week 5% 12%9% 21%About once a fortnight 5% 15%8% 17%About once a month 7% 14%12% 15%Only a few times a year 31% 28%36% 21%I never drink alcohol now/ever 48% 18%29% 10%base: all pupils 888 9271172 10711% *1% 1%7% 7%11% 10%8% 9%15% 15%9% 12%12% 13%9% 12%13% 13%33% 26%29% 28%32% 34%19% 20%927 8741116 11273.3 Money spent on alcohol64% of those who drank weekly reported that they spent money on alcohol. Theaverage amount spent by weekly drinkers who bought alcohol was £9.44 a week.Tayside – Page 27

3.4 Type of alcohol consumedPupils who had drunk alcohol in the last week before the survey were askedwhether or not they had consumed various categories of alcoholic drink – beer,lager or cider; shandy; wine; fortified wine; martini or sherry; spirits and alcopops.Across all pupils who had drunk alcohol in the last week, the most common typeof drink was spirits, liqueurs, etc. (63% had drunk this in the last seven days).There were differences between boys and girls in the types of alcohol drunk. Forboys, beer, lager or cider was most commonly reported (76% had drunk this inthe last seven days), followed by spirits, liqueurs, etc. (56%) and alcopops (48%).For girls, spirits, liqueurs, etc. was most commonly reported (68% had drunk thisin the last seven days), followed by alcopops (66%) and beer, lager or cider (41%)3.4.1 Type of alcohol consumed in the last weekTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalSpirits, liqueurs, etc.Beer, lager or ciderAlcopopsWineFortified wineShandyType of alcohol consumed in the lastweekbase: pupils who had drunk in the last weekSpirits, liqueurs, etc. 54% 66%49% 62%Beer, lager or cider 58% 58%41% 53%56% 68%49% 67%76% 41%65% 32%63%58%58%49%Martini, sherryAlcopops 56% 58%52% 60%Wine 29% 31%28% 24%48% 66%47% 69%23% 37%20% 32%57%58%30%26%0%25 50 75 100Fortified wine 17% 20%n/an/aShandy 20% 10%11% 6%22% 17%n/an/a13% 12%10% 5%20%n/a13%8%13yrs15yrsMartini, sherry 7% 7%6% 6%6% 7%5% 8%7%6%base: pupils who had drunk in thelast week108 313263 504202 213388 379419767Tayside – Page 28

3.5 Average amount of alcohol consumed inprevious weekUnits of alcohol consumed by 13 yearolds in the last weekbase: pupils aged 13 who had drunk in the last weekPupils who reported that they had drunk alcohol in the last week before thesurvey were asked to record the amount they had consumed of each category ofalcoholic drink. From this, the total units of alcohol were calculated (half a pint ofbeer or a small glass of wine contains approximately one unit) – please refer tosection 1.7 for further information on how this was calculated.Pupils aged 13 who drank in the last seven days in Tayside had on averageconsumed 10 units of alcohol and pupils aged 15 had consumed on average 14units of alcohol. Boys had consumed 15 units of alcohol and girls had drunk 12units of alcohol. The charts show the consumption of each type of alcohol in theseven days prior to the survey for each age group.beerspiritsalcopopsfortified winewineshandysherry or martiniChanges over timeIn 2002, the average number of units consumed in the last seven days by pupilsaged 13 was 8 units and those aged 15 was 14 units.3.5.1 Units of alcohol consumed in the last weekTayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsbeer 3.3 5.5 7.1 3.0spirits 2.2 3.7 2.8 3.7alcopops 2.0 2.6 2.2 2.8fortified wine 0.8 1.2 1.1 1.2wine 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.9shandy 0.6 0.3 0.4 0.4sherry or martini 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2beerspiritsalcopopsfortified winewineshandysherry or martini0.0units2.0 4.0 6.0Units of alcohol consumed by 15 yearolds in the last weekbase: pupils aged 15 who had drunk in the last weekbase: pupils who had drunk in thelast week108 313 203 2150.0units2.0 4.0 6.0Tayside – Page 29

3.6 Availability of alcoholPupils who had ever had an alcoholic drink were asked where they usuallyobtained alcohol. Around half of those who had had an alcoholic drink (52%)reported that they ‘never buy alcohol’. Pupils could report more than one source.The most common sources for purchasing alcohol by pupils in Tayside were: froma friend/relative (30%), from a shop (13%) and from an off-licence (9%).never buy alcoholbuy from a friend/relativeSources for obtaining alcoholbase: pupils who had had an alcoholic drink; pupils couldchoose more than one source3.6.1 Sources for obtaining alcoholbuy from a shopTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalnever buy alcohol 68% 43%57% 33%buy from a friend/relative 23% 34%13% 22%buy from a shop 7% 17%10% 23%buy from an off-licence 3% 13%5% 22%buy in a pub or bar 1% 7%1% 14%buy from a supermarket 2% 8%3% 8%buy from someone other thana friend/relative2% 5%11% 14%buy in a club or disco 1% 5%1% 8%55% 50%45% 42%25% 34%14% 22%14% 12%18% 17%10% 8%16% 13%4% 6%7% 9%5% 6%6% 6%4% 4%11% 14%2% 5%2% 7%52%44%30%18%13%17%9%15%5%8%5%6%4%12%3%5%buy from an off-licencebuy in a pub or barbuy from a supermarketbuy from someone otherthan a friend/relativebuy in a club or disco0%25 50 75 100base: pupils who had had analcoholic drink454 736840 971609 571908 9031190181113yrs15yrsTayside – Page 30

Pupils who had ever had an alcoholic drink were asked whether they had boughtor tried to buy alcohol from various sources in the last 4 weeks. 4% of 13 yearolds had managed to buy alcohol from a shop, supermarket or off-licence,compared with 10% of 15 year olds. 2% of 13 year olds had tried to buy alcoholfrom one of these sources but were refused, compared with 5% of 15 year olds.The remaining 94% of 13 year olds and 85% of 15 year olds had not tried to buyalcohol from a shop, supermarket or off-licence in the last 4 weeks.Out of those who had ever had an alcoholic drink, 2% of 13 year olds hadmanaged to buy alcohol in a pub, bar or club in the last 4 weeks, compared with11% of 15 year olds. 1% of 13 year olds had tried to buy alcohol in one of theseplaces but were refused, compared with 1% of 15 year olds. The remaining 97%of 13 year olds and 88% of 15 year olds had not tried to buy alcohol in a pub,bar or club in the last 4 weeks.Yes, bought alcoholYes, tried to buy butrefusedNo, not in the last 4weeksNever triedIn the last 4 weeks, have you boughtor tried to buy alcohol from a shop,supermarket, or off-licence?base: pupils who had had an alcoholic drink20% of 13 year olds who had ever had an alcoholic drink had got someone elseto buy alcohol for them in the last 4 weeks compared with 46% of 15 year olds.3.6.2 In the last 4 weeks, have you bought or tried to buy alcohol from a shop, supermarket,or off-licence?Tayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsYes, bought alcohol 4% 10% 10% 6%Yes, tried to buy but refused 2% 5% 4% 3%No, not in the last 4 weeks 10% 21% 14% 20%Never tried 84% 64% 73% 71%0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100base: pupils who had had analcoholic drink484 759 637 596Tayside – Page 31

3.6.3 In the last 4 weeks, have you bought or tried to buy alcohol in a pub, bar or club?Tayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsYes, bought alcohol 2% 11% 6% 9%Yes, tried to buy but refused 1% 1% 1% 1%No, not in the last 4 weeks 13% 23% 18% 20%Never tried 84% 65% 74% 70%base: pupils who had had analcoholic drink489 758 636 6013.6.4 Have you got anyone else to buy any alcohol for you in the last 4 weeks?Tayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsYes, bought alcoholYes, tried to buy butrefusedNo, not in the last 4weeksNever triedIn the last 4 weeks, have you boughtor tried to buy alcohol in a pub, bar orclub?base: pupils who had had an alcoholic drinkYes 20% 46% 34% 39%No 80% 54% 66% 61%base: pupils who had had analcoholic drink497 773 653 607Have you got anyone else to buy anyalcohol for you in the last 4 weeks?base: pupils who had had an alcoholic drinkYesNo0%25 50 75 10013yrs15yrsTayside – Page 32

3.7 Where young people drink alcoholPupils were asked ‘When you drink alcohol, where are you usually?’ and given alist of possible locations. Some pupils reported more than one location. The mostfrequently reported locations for drinking alcohol were: at the pupil’s own home(46%), at a party with friends (39%) and at someone else’s home (38%).3.7.1 Where pupils usually drink alcoholTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalat the pupil’s own homeat a party with friendsat someone else’s homePlace where pupils drink alcoholbase: pupils who had had an alcoholic drink; pupils couldchoose more than one locationat the pupil’s own home 54% 41%47% 33%at a party with friends 23% 48%22% 42%46% 46%41% 39%33% 44%30% 37%46%40%39%33%outside, on the street, orin a park or other outsideareasomewhere elseat someone else’s home 27% 44%24% 43%outside, on the street, or in apark or other outside area25% 37%23% 31%30% 45%31% 39%33% 31%27% 28%38%35%32%27%in a pub or barsomewhere else 11% 7%11% 6%9% 7%8% 9%9%8%in a club or discoin a pub or bar 2% 10%2% 15%6% 7%8% 11%7%9%in a club or disco 4% 8%7% 12%4% 8%6% 14%6%10%0%25 50 75 100base: pupils who had had analcoholic drink487 769840 971641 605908 9031256181113yrs15yrsTayside – Page 33

3.8 Drinking to excessHave you ever been really drunk?base: pupils who had had an alcoholic drinkAll pupils who had ever had an alcoholic drink were asked whether they had everbeen really drunk. 39% of the pupils had never been really drunk. 20% had beendrunk once, 21% had been drunk 2-3 times, 11% had been drunk 4-10 timesand 10% had been drunk more than 10 times.41% of the pupils who had ever had an alcoholic drink reported that they hadconsumed five or more drinks on the same occasion in the past 30 days. 10%had consumed five or more drinks on the same occasion four or more times inthe last 30 days.The average age of pupils when they first got drunk was 13 years old. 31% of allpupils felt that it was ‘ok’ to ‘try getting drunk to see what it’s like’ (15% of 13year olds vs. 45% of 15 year olds).NeverOnce2-3 times4-10 timesMore than 10 timesChanges over timeIn 2002, 55% of 13 year olds in Tayside who had had an alcoholic drink had beenreally drunk; as had 77% of 15 year old drinkers. Compared with 2006, there hasbeen a significant decrease in the proportion of both ages who have ever beendrunk.0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100Tayside – Page 34

3.8.1 Have you ever been really drunk?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalNever 53% 30%45% 23%Once 19% 20%22% 14%2-3 times 18% 23%17% 24%4-10 times 6% 14%9% 18%More than 10 times 4% 13%6% 20%base: pupils who had had analcoholic drink502 771823 95340% 37%34% 32%18% 21%18% 18%19% 23%19% 23%12% 10%13% 15%11% 8%15% 12%657 606885 89139%33%20%18%21%21%11%14%10%14%3.8.2 How many times have you five or more drinks on the same occasion in the last 30 days12731776Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls total4 or more times3 timesTwiceOnceNot in last 30 daysNeverHow many times have you five ormore drinks on the same occasion inthe last 30 daysbase: pupils who had had an alcoholic drink4 or more times 6% 12%6% 17%3 times 4% 8%6% 10%8% 11%14% 11%5% 7%7% 11%10%12%6%9%0%25 50 75 100Twice 8% 13%9% 16%Once 12% 15%13% 16%11% 12%12% 14%15% 13%13% 16%11%13%14%14%13yrs15yrsNot in last 30 days 23% 27%22% 24%25% 26%24% 23%26%23%Never 48% 24%43% 16%36% 32%30% 27%34%28%base: pupils who had had analcoholic drink482 766813 958640 598880 89112481771Tayside – Page 35

3.8.3 Do you think its ok for someone of your age to try getting drunk to see what it’s like?Tayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalIt's ok 15% 45% 30% 31% 31%It's not ok 73% 45% 60% 58% 58%Don't know 12% 10% 11% 11% 11%base: all pupils 852 892 884 845 1744Tayside – Page 36

3.9 Effects of drinking too much alcoholPupils who had ever had an alcoholic drink were asked whether in the past yearas a result of alcohol they had experienced a list of possible effects. Pupils couldgive more than one answer. The most commonly reported effect was having anargument or fight (31% of pupils who had ever had a drink reported this).Other risk behaviours reported as a result of drinking too much included beingsick (vomiting) (28%), being in trouble with the police (16%), being taken homeby the police (8%), staying off school (8%) and trying any drugs (8%).Having an argument orfightBeing sick (vomiting)Being in trouble with thepoliceEffects of drinking too much alcohol inthe previous yearbase: pupils who had had an alcoholic drink3.9.1 Effects of drinking too much alcohol in the previous yearTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalHaving an argument or fight 23% 36%19% 32%Being sick (vomiting) 21% 32%33% 49%Being in trouble with thepoliceBeing taken home by thepolice13% 18%n/an/a5% 10%n/an/aStaying off school 6% 9%9% 11%Trying any drugs 4% 10%7% 19%Having an injury that neededto be seen by a doctor3% 7%4% 5%Visiting an A&E department 1% 4%3% 4%Being admitted to hospitalovernightbase: pupils who had had analcoholic drink2% 2%2% 2%470 752810 94629% 33%25% 28%27% 29%40% 44%19% 13%n/an/a9% 7%n/an/a8% 8%8% 12%8% 7%16% 14%6% 4%5% 4%3% 4%4% 3%2% 2%2% 2%622 590871 88531%26%28%42%16%n/a8%n/a8%10%8%15%5%5%3%3%2%2%12201755Being taken home by thepoliceStaying off schoolTrying any drugsHaving an injury thatneeded to be seen by adoctorVisiting an A&EdepartmentBeing admitted tohospital overnight0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100Tayside – Page 37

3.10 Family attitudes to drinkingAll pupils who had ever drunk alcohol were asked how their family felt aboutthem drinking. 19% of those pupils who drank alcohol reported that their familydid not know that they drank and 44% reported that their families did not mind;13% said that their families don’t like them drinking and 24% said that theydidn’t know what their families thought.Pupils who had never had an alcoholic drink (29% of all pupils) were asked howtheir families would feel if they started drinking. Around three quarters (73%)said that their families would be upset or angry if they started drinking.All pupils, including those who had never had a proper alcoholic drink, wereasked if they were allowed to drink at home. The majority of the pupils (70%)said that they would be allowed to drink alcohol at home.3.10.1 How does your family feel about you drinking alcohol?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalThey don't like itThey don't mindThey don't know I drinkI don't knowThey would be upsetHow does your family feel about youdrinking alcohol?base: pupils who had had an alcoholic drinkHow would your family feel if youstarted drinking?base: pupils who had never had an alcoholic drinkThey don't like it 11% 14%23% 19%They don't mind 41% 46%35% 48%They don't know I drink 19% 19%26% 23%12% 13%22% 20%45% 44%46% 40%17% 21%20% 28%13%21%44%43%19%24%They wouldn't mindI don't knowI don't know 30% 21%16% 10%base: pupils who had had analcoholic drink470 757720 93326% 23%12% 13%622 597827 82624%13%122716530%25 50 75 10013yrs15yrsTayside – Page 38

3.10.2 How would your family feel if you started drinking?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalAre you allowed to drink alcohol athome?base: all pupilsThey would be upset 78% 58%69% 57%67% 78%59% 72%73%66%Yes, alwaysThey wouldn't mind 4% 16%7% 20%I don't know 18% 26%25% 24%base: pupils who had never had analcoholic drink361 139327 979% 5%14% 6%24% 17%27% 22%245 251201 2237%10%20%24%500424Yes, sometimesNo, never3.10.3 Are you allowed to drink alcohol at home?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalYes, always 3% 9%3% 12%Yes, sometimes 60% 68%68% 71%No, never 37% 23%28% 17%5% 7%8% 8%64% 64%70% 69%31% 29%22% 23%6%8%64%70%30%23%0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100base: all pupils 882 9241160 1059923 8681099 112018062219Tayside – Page 39

3.11 Views of alcohol advertisingDo you think they are funny?base: all pupils who have seen alcohol adverts on TVAll pupils were asked whether they found alcohol adverts funny or exciting andwhether they wished they were like the people in the adverts.Of those who had seen alcohol adverts, 29% said they found them funny. Pupilsaged 15 were significantly more likely to find alcohol adverts funny than were 13year olds (32% and 25% respectively). 10% said they found them exciting. Pupilsaged 15 were significantly more likely to find alcohol adverts exciting than were13 year olds (12% and 8% respectively). 4% said they wished they were like thepeople in the adverts. Pupils aged 15 were significantly more likely to wish theywere like the people in the ads than were 13 year olds (6% and 3% respectively).AlwaysUsuallyNot usuallyNever3.11.1 Do you think they are funny?Tayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalDo you think they are exciting?base: all pupils who have seen alcohol adverts on TVAlways 3% 4% 6% 2% 4%Usually 22% 28% 32% 18% 25%Not usually 48% 44% 39% 52% 46%Never 27% 24% 23% 28% 25%AlwaysUsuallybase: all pupils who have seenalcohol adverts on TV817 861 862 801 1678Not usually3.11.2 Do you think they are exciting?NeverTayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalAlways 2% 3% 3% 1% 2%Usually 6% 9% 10% 6% 8%Not usually 46% 50% 47% 48% 48%Never 46% 38% 40% 45% 42%base: all pupils who have seenalcohol adverts on TV793 842 829 792 16350%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100Tayside – Page 40

3.11.3 Do you wish you were like people in the adverts?Tayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalAlways 1% 3% 3% 1% 2%Usually 2% 3% 2% 2% 2%Not usually 19% 23% 21% 21% 21%Never 78% 72% 73% 77% 75%AlwaysUsuallyDo you wish you were like people inthe adverts?base: all pupils who have seen alcohol adverts on TVbase: all pupils who have seenalcohol adverts on TV798 845 831 797 1643Not usuallyNever0%25 50 75 10013yrs15yrsTayside – Page 41

4 Drug useTayside – Page 42

4.1 Whether offered drugsEver offered any drugsbase: all pupilsAll pupils were given a list of drugs and asked whether they had ever beenoffered any of them. Alternative street names were provided for each drug and adummy drug ‘Semeron’ was included on the listIn Tayside, 18% of 13 year olds had been offered drugs as had 48% of 15 yearolds.OfferedNot offeredBoys in Tayside were significantly more likely to have been offered drugs than girls(38% of boys and 29% of girls).0%25 50 75 100Changes over timeIn 2002, 28% of 13 year olds in Tayside had been offered drugs; as had 62% of15 year olds. Compared with 2006, there has been a significant decrease in theproportion of both ages who have been offered drugs.13yrs15yrs4.1.1 Ever offered any drugsTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsOffered 18% 48%28% 62%Not offered 82% 52%72% 38%base: all pupils 783 8521041 96538% 29%46% 44%62% 71%54% 56%837 7831005 1001Tayside – Page 43

4.1.2 Drugs which pupils have been offeredTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsMost commonly offered drugsbase: all pupils; pupils could choose more than one drugfrom the listcannabis 10% 39%19% 53%28% 20%39% 33%cannabispoppers 4% 19%5% 16%13% 10%12% 8%poppersecstasy 3% 14%5% 18%gas, glue or other solvents 5% 12%8% 11%9% 9%12% 11%9% 7%10% 10%ecstasycocaine 3% 11%4% 7%6% 7%6% 5%gas, glue or other solventsmagic mushrooms 2% 9%4% 10%amphetamines 1% 8%3% 9%8% 4%8% 6%5% 4%6% 5%cocainecrack 2% 5%2% 4%4% 3%3% 3%magic mushroomsheroin 2% 4%3% 4%4% 2%4% 3%amphetaminesLSD 1% 4%2% 5%4% 2%4% 2%tranquilisers 1% 4%1% 5%anabolic steroids 1% 3%1% 2%methadone 1% 3%1% 2%3% 2%4% 3%3% 1%2% 1%2% 1%2% 1%0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100Semeron 1% 2%1% 1%1% 1%1% 1%other 3% 2%1% 1%4% 2%1% 1%base: all pupils 863 9001144 1059896 8521089 1114Tayside – Page 44

4.2 Ever used drugsPupils were then asked if they had ever used or taken any of the drugs on the list,even if only once. 7% of 13 year olds and 25% of 15 year olds reported havingused or taken one or more of the drugs listed.Changes over timeYesNoHave you ever used or taken any ofthe following drugs?base: all pupilsIn 2002, 11% of 13 year olds in Tayside had used or taken drugs; as had 35% of15 year olds. Compared with 2006, there has been a significant decrease in theproportion of both ages who have ever used or taken drugs.0%25 50 75 1004.2.1 Have you ever used or taken any of the following drugs?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls13yrs15yrsYes 7% 25%11% 35%No 93% 75%89% 65%base: all pupils 881 9121142 105518% 14%24% 22%82% 86%76% 78%914 8651087 1110Tayside – Page 45

4.3 Drug use in month prior to the surveyUsed any drugs in last monthbase: all pupilsInformation was collected on when pupils had last used drugs ‘in the last month’,‘in the last year’, ‘more than a year ago’ or ‘never’.In Tayside, 3% of 13 year olds reported using drugs in the last month comparedwith 11% of 15 year olds.Based on those who had used drugs, the average age of pupils when they firsttried using drugs was 12 years old.Changes over timeIn 2002, 6% of 13 year olds in Tayside had taken drugs in the month prior to thesurvey; as had 22% of 15 year olds. Compared with 2006, there has been asignificant decrease in the proportion of both ages who had taken drugs in themonth prior to the survey.Used drugs in last monthDid not use drugs in lastmonth0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 1004.3.1 Used any drugs in last monthTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsUsed drugs in last month 3% 11%6% 22%Did not use drugs in lastmonth97% 89%94% 78%base: all pupils 897 9021138 10317% 6%15% 12%93% 94%85% 88%915 8671082 1087Tayside – Page 46

4.3.2 Drugs used in the previous monthTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalDrugs used in the previous monthbase: all pupils; pupils could choose more than onesubstancecannabis 1% 9%4% 20%6% 4%13% 11%5%12%cannabisstimulants 1% 4%1% 5%3% 2%4% 3%3%3%stimulants— cocaine 1% 2%* 1%— crack * 1%– *1% 1%1% *1% ** –1%1%1%*psychedelics— ecstasy 1% 2%* 2%— amphetamines * 1%* 1%— poppers 1% 2%1% 2%1% 1%2% 1%1% 1%1% 1%2% 1%2% 1%1%1%1%1%1%2%opiates (heroin,methadone)gas, glue or other solventspsychedelics 1% 2%* 1%2% 1%1% *1%1%tranquilisers— LSD 1% 1%* *1% ** –1%*anabolic steroids— mushrooms * 2%* 1%opiates (heroin, methadone) * 1%– *1% 1%1% *1% ** *1%1%1%*Semerongas, glue or other solvents 1% 2%2% 1%2% 1%1% 2%1%2%other drugtranquilisers * 1%– 1%* 1%1% *1%*anabolic steroids 1% 1%– *1% ** –1%*0%25 50 75 100Semeron * 1%– *1% ** –1%*13yrsother drug 1% 1%– *1% 1%* *1%*15yrsbase: all pupils 904 9311150 1060937 8811099 111118352210Tayside – Page 47

4.4 Drug use in year prior to the surveyUsed any drugs in last yearbase: all pupils12% of all pupils in Tayside reported that they had used or taken drugs in theyear prior to the survey (this figure includes those who used drugs in the lastmonth).The most common drug was cannabis: 9% of all pupils in Tayside had usedcannabis in the last year. Use of other types of drug was lower: 5% had usedstimulants in the last year, 2% had used psychedelics and 1% had used opiates(heroin, methadone).Used drugs in last yearDid not use drugs in lastyear0%25 50 75 1004.4.1 Used any drugs in last yearTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls total13yrs15yrsUsed drugs in last year 5% 19%10% 31%Did not use drugs in last year 95% 81%90% 69%base: all pupils 903 9241149 105113% 11%22% 19%87% 89%78% 81%930 8801095 110512%21%88%79%18272200Tayside – Page 48

4.4.2 Drugs used in the last yearTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalDrugs used in the last yearbase: all pupils; pupils could choose more than onesubstancecannabis 3% 15%8% 28%11% 7%20% 17%9%18%cannabisstimulants 2% 8%2% 9%6% 4%6% 5%5%5%stimulants— cocaine 1% 3%* 2%— crack 1% 2%* 1%2% 2%1% 1%2% ** 1%2%1%1%*psychedelics— ecstasy 1% 3%1% 4%2% 1%2% 2%2%2%gas, glue or other solvents— amphetamines 1% 2%* 2%— poppers 1% 6%1% 5%1% 1%2% 1%4% 3%4% 3%1%1%4%3%opiates (heroin,methadone)psychedelics 1% 3%1% 3%3% 1%3% 1%2%2%tranquilisers— LSD 1% 1%* 1%1% 1%1% *1%*anabolic steroids— magic mushrooms 1% 2%1% 3%opiates (heroin, methadone) 1% 1%* 1%2% 1%2% 1%1% ** 1%2%2%1%1%Semerongas, glue or other solvents 1% 3%3% 4%3% 2%4% 4%2%4%other drugtranquilisers * 1%* 1%1% 1%1% 1%1%1%anabolic steroids 1% 1%– 1%1% *1% *1%*0%25 50 75 100Semeron * 1%– *1% ** *1%*13yrsother drug 2% 1%– *1% 1%* *1%*15yrsbase: all pupils 904 9311183 1088937 8811135 113618352271Tayside – Page 49

4.5 Frequency of drug useHow often do you usually use drugs?base: all pupilsIn Tayside, 1% of 13 year olds reported that they usually took drugs at least oncea week as did 3% of 15 year olds.There was no significant difference in the proportion of boys and girls in Taysidewho said they took drugs weekly (2% of boys and 1% of girls).Changes over timeIn 2002, 2% of 13 year olds in Tayside said they took drugs at least weekly; as did7% of 15 year olds. Compared with 2006, there has been a significant decreasein the proportion of both ages who report taking drugs at least once a week.4.5.1 How often do you usually use drugs?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsNever tried any drugsOnly tried drugs onceDon't take them nowA few times a yearOnce or twice a monthAt least once a weekNever tried any drugs 94% 77%86% 62%83% 88%73% 76%Only tried drugs once 3% 9%7% 11%7% 5%9% 10%0%25 50 75 100Don't take them now 1% 4%2% 5%3% 2%4% 2%13yrsA few times a year 1% 3%2% 8%2% 2%5% 5%15yrsOnce or twice a month * 3%1% 6%2% 2%3% 4%At least once a week 1% 3%2% 7%2% 1%6% 3%base: all pupils 868 8901137 1044897 8481077 1104Tayside – Page 50

4.6 Money spent on drugs44% of pupils who used drugs in the last month reported that they spent moneyon drugs. The average amount spent by those who reported buying drugs in thelast month was £12.78 a week.Tayside – Page 51

4.7 Where young people are when they use drugsPupils who had used drugs were asked where they were the last time they useddrugs. Some pupils reported more than one location. The most frequentlyreported locations for taking drugs were: out on the street, in a park or otheroutdoor area (44%), at someone else’s home (32%) and at a party (17%).39% of those who have used drugs reported that they were drinking alcohol thelast time they used drugs.4.7.1 Places where drugs used on last occasionTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalout on the street, in apark or other outdoorareaat someone else’s homeat a partyat homePlaces where drugs used on lastoccasionbase: pupils who had ever taken drugs; pupils couldchoose more than one locationout on the street, in a park orother outdoor area44% 44%50% 36%49% 38%43% 36%44%40%somewhere elseat someone else’s home 20% 35%22% 35%at a party 16% 18%10% 21%26% 42%32% 32%15% 20%19% 17%32%32%17%18%at schoolat home 14% 5%7% 9%7% 7%9% 8%7%9%at a club or discosomewhere else 13% 5%3% 2%8% 3%2% 3%6%3%in a pubat school 11% 3%6% 6%4% 4%5% 6%5%6%at a club or disco 6% 2%5% 4%in a pub 4% 1%n/an/abase: pupils who had ever takendrugs! 45 203134 3702% 4%3% 6%2% –n/an/a147 99259 2453%5%2%n/a2485040%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100Tayside – Page 52

4.8 Availability of drugs28% of all pupils reported that it would be very easy or fairly easy to get drugs.43% did not know how easy or difficult it would be.Significantly more 15 year olds reported that they would find it very or fairly easyto get drugs than 13 year olds (41% of 15 year olds compared with 15% of 13year olds).4.8.1 How easy would it be to get drugs if you wanted to?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsVery easyFairly easyFairly difficultVery difficultHow easy would it be to get drugs ifyou wanted to?base: all pupilsVery easy 4% 14%10% 27%Fairly easy 11% 27%18% 35%Fairly difficult 6% 13%6% 7%11% 8%22% 15%22% 17%24% 29%10% 9%6% 6%ImpossibleDon't knowVery difficult 9% 6%4% 2%Impossible 18% 6%10% 3%8% 8%3% 3%9% 14%7% 6%0%25 50 75 100Don't know 52% 33%53% 26%base: all pupils 838 8801144 105541% 44%38% 41%870 8361087 111213yrs15yrsTayside – Page 53

4.9 Source of drugs usedPupils who had used drugs were asked where they had obtained drugs from onthe last occasion they had used them. Some pupils reported more than onesource. The most frequently reported sources of drugs were: an older friend(39%), a friend of the same age (38%) and someone else (14%).51% of pupils who took drugs reported that they gave some drugs away the lasttime they used drugs; 6% reported that they sold some of their drugs.4.9.1 Source of drugsTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalan older friend 40% 38%35% 30%a friend of the same age 22% 42%25% 47%someone else 14% 13%16% 11%someone they knew of, butdidn’t know personally7% 8%10% 10%36% 43%27% 35%40% 37%46% 37%13% 13%13% 11%11% 3%13% 7%39%31%38%42%14%12%8%10%an older frienda friend of the same agesomeone elsesomeone they knew of,but didn’t knowpersonallytheir brother or sistertheir girlfriend/boyfrienda strangerSource of drugs on the occasion lastusedbase: pupils who had used drugs; pupils could choosemore than one sourcetheir brother or sister 6% 6%10% 4%4% 9%5% 6%6%6%their mother/fathertheir girlfriend/boyfriend 5% 5%4% 6%a stranger 9% 4%1% 1%1% 11%– 11%3% 6%1% 1%5%6%5%1%a younger friendtheir mother/father 13% 2%1% *a younger friend 3% 2%1% 2%2% 6%1% –2% 3%2% 1%4%1%2%2%their stepmother/stepfathertheir stepmother/stepfather – –n/an/a– –n/an/a–n/a0%25 50 75 100base: pupils who had used drugs ! 47 203134 370148 100259 24525050413yrs15yrsTayside – Page 54

4.9.2 The last time you used drugs did you use all the drugs yourself or did you sell or givesome away?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalUsed it all myself 41% 44%38% 43%Sold some of it 11% 5%9% 8%Gave some of it away 49% 52%53% 49%base: pupils who had used drugs ! 44 194125 35440% 46%44% 39%9% 2%12% 4%51% 52%44% 57%139 97247 23243%42%6%8%51%50%238479Used it all myselfSold some of itGave some of it awayThe last time you used drugs did youuse all the drugs yourself or did yousell or give some away?base: pupils who had used drugs0%25 50 75 10013yrs15yrsTayside – Page 55

4.10 Obtaining information and helpAll pupils were asked if they knew where to get information on drugs. 62%reported that they knew where to get information.YesWould you know where to get moreinformation on drugs?base: all pupils4.10.1 Would you know where to get more information on drugs?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalYes 54% 70%63% 78%No 24% 14%18% 11%Don't know 23% 15%19% 11%base: all pupils 850 8911152 105866% 58%71% 70%17% 21%16% 13%17% 21%14% 17%884 8431095 111562%70%19%14%19%15%17412210NoDon't know0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100Tayside – Page 56

4.11 Pupils’ attitudes towards drugsPupils were asked whether a series of statements about drugs were true or false.Pupils were most likely to know that taking cocaine is dangerous (89% said thiswas true). The other most commonly believed statements were heroin is addictive(88% said was true) and inhaling or sniffing solvents can cause brain damage(72% said was true). The chart shows the proportion saying that each statementwas true.4.11.1 Proportion of pupils saying each statement was trueTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totaltaking cocaine is dangerous 87% 90%74% 79%heroin is addictive 88% 89%59% 70%inhaling or sniffing solventscan cause brain damage69% 75%n/an/ainjecting drugs can lead to HIV 51% 75%56% 80%heroin is more dangerous thancannabis32% 53%30% 58%89% 88%77% 76%88% 88%61% 67%77% 68%n/an/a69% 58%70% 67%50% 36%49% 39%89%76%88%64%72%n/a64%68%43%44%taking cocaine isdangerousheroin is addictiveinhaling or sniffingsolvents can cause braindamageinjecting drugs can leadto HIVheroin is more dangerousthan cannabisProportion of pupils saying eachstatement was truebase: all pupils0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100base: all pupils 859 8991146 1054892 8521085 111417582199Tayside – Page 57

Pupils were also asked whether they agreed or disagreed with another series ofstatements. Pupils most commonly agreed that all people who sell drugs shouldbe punished (75% agreed). Agreement with the other statements was 74% forpeople my age who take drugs need help and advice, 69% for people who takedrugs are stupid and 11% for taking drugs is exciting.4.11.2 Proportion of pupils agreeingTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls totalall people who sell drugsshould be punishedpeople my age who takedrugs need help and advice80% 70%70% 51%78% 71%74% 55%73% 76%62% 59%70% 79%60% 69%75%60%74%65%all people who sell drugsshould be punishedpeople my age who takedrugs need help andadvicepeople who take drugsare stupidtaking drugs is excitingProportion of pupils agreeingbase: all pupilspeople who take drugs arestupid74% 64%63% 49%taking drugs is exciting 6% 16%8% 22%base: all pupils 859 8971150 105369% 69%56% 56%13% 8%17% 14%888 8511087 111669%56%11%15%175322030%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100In relation to trying drugs, 5% of 13 year olds and 7% of 15 year olds felt that itwas ‘ok’ to ‘try sniffing glue to see what it’s like’. 4% of 13 year olds and 17% of15 year olds felt that it was ‘ok’ to ‘try taking cannabis to see what it’s like’ and2% of 13 year olds and 5% of 15 year olds felt that it was ‘ok’ to ‘try takingcocaine to see what it’s like’.Tayside – Page 58

5 Lifestyle dataThis section of the report contains a series of tables outlininglocal data on family, health, school and lifestyle data. Most ofthe tables show the responses to the questions as presented tothe pupils in the SALSUS 2006 questionnaires. However, some ofthe tables contain summaries of questions or have been derivedfrom the answers to more than one question. The nationalreport contains a more detailed analysis of associationsbetween lifestyle factors and substance misuse. This analysis isnot available at local level due to a small base size in some localareas.Tayside – Page 59

5.1 Deprivation indicatorsPupils in the survey were asked to record their home postcode. This postcodeinformation was linked with information from the Scottish Index of MultipleDeprivation (SIMD). The SIMD is used to rank all areas in Scotland from the mostdeprived to the least deprived using 37 indicators of deprivation across 7 domains– current income; employment; health; education; geographic access to services;housing and crime.The home postcode information can be linked with 5 main quintiles which run ona scale of 1–5, with 1 being the most deprived and 5 being the least deprived.Table 5.1.1 shows the proportion of pupils falling into each quintile for thoseschools who have taken part in Tayside, this can then be compared to theproportion falling into each quintile in the area as a whole. In some instancespupils did not record their full postcode - these cases are shown in the table as‘unclassified’.This analysis is based on State Schools only.5.1.1 SIMD for sample versus censusTayside 2006 sample censusSIMD 1 6% 18%SIMD 2 9% 16%SIMD 3 13% 18%SIMD 4 25% 29%SIMD 5 19% 19%unclassified 28% *base: state school pupils 1719 22255Tayside – Page 60

5.2 Family structureFamily structurebase: all pupilsFamily structure has been derived from pupils’ responses to a question where theywere asked to indicate which of a list of people lived in their ‘main or only home’.For this report the responses were summarised to indicate whether a pupil wasliving in their main home with both parents, with a parent and step-parent, witha single parent or in some other situation, for example with other relatives, suchas grandparents, or in a foster home.5.2.1 Family structureTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlssingle parentsstep parentsboth parentsothersingle parents 18% 18%19% 18%step parents 13% 15%14% 13%both parents 67% 62%66% 67%18% 18%19% 18%15% 13%13% 15%64% 65%67% 66%0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100other 3% 5%1% 1%4% 4%1% 1%base: all pupils 908 9391144 1062943 8871088 1118Tayside – Page 61

5.3 Ethnicity of pupilsEthnic groupbase: all pupils; pupils could choose more than one groupPupils were given a list of ethnic groups and asked which one they belonged too.The table below summarises the number of pupils classing themselves within fourmain groups – ‘White’, ‘South Asian’, ‘Other Asian’ and ‘Black’. Pupils couldchoose more than one group.WhiteSouth Asian5.3.1 Ethnic groupOther AsianTayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsWhite 98% 97% 98% 96%BlackSouth Asian 2% 2% 2% 2%Other Asian 1% 2% 1% 2%OtherBlack 1% 1% 1% 1%Other 1% 1% 1% 2%base: all pupils 889 923 930 8670%25 50 75 10013yrs15yrsTayside – Page 62

5.4 Physical activityAmount of physical activity each weekbase: all pupilsCurrent government guidelines indicate that young people should take part inmoderate activity for at least one hour a day on 5 or more days a week. Pupilswere asked on average, how many days they took part in any activity that‘increases your heart rate and makes you get out of breath some of the time’ forat least 60 minutes.This question was subject to some mis-interpretation. Instead of crossing thenumber of days they took part in exercise (0–7), some pupils interpreted each ofthe numbers as a day of the week, 1=Monday, 2=Tuesday etc and thereforecrossed each of the days they took part in exercise. Cases such as these were recodedaccordingly.no exercise1-2 days a week3-4 days a week5 days or over a week5.4.1 Amount of physical activity each weekTayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girls0%25 50 75 100no exercise 1% 1% 1% 1%1-2 days a week 9% 11% 7% 13%13yrs15yrs3-4 days a week 28% 31% 25% 34%5 days or over a week 63% 58% 68% 53%base: all pupils 889 920 930 864Tayside – Page 63

5.5 Health and well-beingWhether pupils are on a dietbase: all pupilsThe questionnaire asked two questions in relation to food and eating. Pupils wereasked whether they were currently trying to lose weight through dieting – theresults of this are shown in table 5.5.1. As well as this pupils were asked howoften in a typical week they had breakfast before going to school (such as cereal,bread, fruit or cooked food) – the results of this question are shown in table5.5.2.Pupils were asked if they had a longstanding illness or disability. By longstanding,that is anything that has gone on for a long time or was likely to go on for a longtime such as a year or more. The results of this question are shown in table 5.5.3.No, I do not need to loseweightNo, but I need to loseweightNo, I need to put onweightYes5.5.1 Whether pupils are on a dietTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girls0%25 50 75 100No, I do not need to loseweight52% 52%52% 54%No, but I need to lose weight 26% 26%23% 22%No, I need to put on weight 6% 9%7% 7%Yes 15% 14%18% 17%base: all pupils 904 9201180 108661% 43%65% 42%20% 32%15% 29%9% 5%10% 4%10% 20%10% 25%934 8751134 113213yrs15yrsTayside – Page 64

5.5.2 How often pupils have breakfast in a normal weekTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsHow often pupils have breakfast in anormal weekbase: all pupilsEvery day 63% 53%51% 46%4 to 6 days a week 13% 12%14% 13%1 to 3 days a week 10% 12%15% 14%Hardly ever or never 14% 22%19% 27%base: all pupils 907 9351180 108861% 55%59% 39%13% 12%13% 15%12% 10%12% 17%14% 23%16% 30%941 8861133 1135Every day4 to 6 days a week1 to 3 days a weekHardly ever or never5.5.3 Do you have any longstanding illness or disability?Tayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsYes 14% 10% 13% 11%No 72% 82% 77% 78%Don't know 14% 8% 10% 11%base: all pupils 886 930 932 869YesNoDo you have any longstanding illnessor disability?base: all pupilsDon't know0%25 50 75 10013yrs15yrsTayside – Page 65

At the end of the questionnaire, in order to replicate without alteration pupilswere asked a group of questions designed by Robert Goodman (1999) tomeasure various behaviour traits (Goodman, R. (1997). The Strengths andDifficulties Questionnaire: A research note. Journal of Child Psychology, Psychiatry,and Allied Disciplines, 38 (5), 581–586).These 25 questions can be grouped into the following categories:1. Emotional symptoms2. Conduct problems3. Hyperactivity/inattention4. Peer relationship problems5. Pro-social behaviourThe proportion answering ‘not true’, ‘somewhat true’ and ‘certainly true’ for eachquestion is shown in table 5.5.4–5.5.8.5.5.4 Emotional symptomsTayside 2006nottruesomewhattruecertainlytrueI get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness 60% 28% 12%I worry a lot 40% 40% 19%I am often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful 66% 24% 10%I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence 35% 41% 23%I have many fears, I am easily scared 60% 31% 9%base: all pupils 1635Tayside – Page 66

5.5.5 Conduct problemsTayside 2006nottruesomewhattruecertainlytrueI get very angry and often lose my temper 41% 42% 17%I usually do as I am told 12% 64% 24%I fight a lot. I can make other people do what I want 75% 20% 5%I am often accused of lying or cheating 61% 28% 10%I take things that are not mine from home, school orelsewhere82% 13% 5%base: all pupils 16245.5.6 Hyperactivity/inattentionTayside 2006nottruesomewhattruecertainlytrueI am restless, I cannot stay still for long 24% 47% 28%I am constantly fidgeting or squirming 44% 38% 17%I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate 31% 46% 23%I think before I do things 18% 59% 23%I finish the work I’m doing. My attention is good 17% 54% 30%base: all pupils 1640Tayside – Page 67

5.5.7 Peer relationship problemsTayside 2006nottruesomewhattruecertainlytrueI am usually on my own. I generally play alone or keepto myself74% 20% 6%I have one good friend or more 3% 11% 86%Other people my age generally like me 7% 47% 45%Other children or young people pick on me or bully me 80% 16% 5%I get on better with adults than with people my ownage60% 31% 8%base: all pupils 16235.5.8 Pro-social behaviourTayside 2006nottruesomewhattruecertainlytrueI try to be nice to other people. I care about theirfeelings3% 41% 56%I usually share with others (food, games, pens etc.) 8% 49% 43%I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill 7% 44% 49%I am kind to younger children 6% 40% 54%I often volunteer to help others (parents, teachers,children)37% 48% 15%base: all pupils 1649Tayside – Page 68

Pupils were given a score at each question. The scores can be analysed for each ofthe five main categories, or overall with the exception of those questions fallinginto the pro-social category. Outlined below is an indication of how the scores canbe interpreted. The scores used here are mean scores for all pupils or those withina specified group.Score normal borderline abnormalTotal score (excluding prosocialquestions)0-15 16-19 20-40Emotional symptoms 0-5 6 7-10Conduct problems 0-3 4 5-10Hyperactivity/inattention 0-5 6 7-10Peer relationship problems 0-3 4-5 6-10Pro-social behaviour 6-10 5 0-45.5.9 Mean scores in each categoryTayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsTotal score (excluding prosocialquestions)12 12 12 13Emotional symptoms 3 3 3 4Conduct problems 3 3 3 2Hyperactivity/inattention 4 5 4 5Peer relationship problems 2 2 2 2Pro-social behaviour 7 7 6 7base: all pupils 775 850 813 798Tayside – Page 69

5.6 School-related topicsPupils were asked two questions surrounding their attitudes towards school:‘How much do you like school at the moment?’ and ‘How often do you feelstrained or pressured by the schoolwork you have to do?’. The results of thesequestions for Tayside are shown in tables 5.6.1 and 5.6.2.5.6.1 How do you feel about school at present?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsLike it a lot 20% 11%22% 16%Like it a bit 54% 52%51% 49%Don't like it very much 17% 25%18% 25%Don't like it at all 9% 12%8% 11%base: all pupils 842 8921116 104914% 16%18% 20%51% 56%50% 50%22% 19%22% 20%12% 9%10% 10%877 8431069 10965.6.2 How often do you feel strained or pressured by the schoolwork you have to do?Tayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsLike it a lotLike it a bitDon't like it very muchDon't like it at allNeverSometimesA lot of the timeHow do you feel about school atpresent?base: all pupilsHow often do you feel strained orpressured by the schoolwork you haveto do?base: all pupilsNever 23% 11% 20% 13%Sometimes 63% 64% 61% 66%A lot of the time 14% 25% 19% 21%base: all pupils 835 893 879 8350%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100Tayside – Page 70

Looking at school attendance, pupils were asked how many times they hadskipped or skived school in the past year and whether they had been excludedsince they started secondary school. The results of this are shown in table 5.6.3and 5.6.4.5.6.3 In the past year, how many times did you skip or skive school?Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsNot at allOnceIn the past year, how many times didyou skip or skive school?base: all pupilsNot at all 71% 52%69% 51%Once 13% 11%11% 10%Twice 6% 10%6% 9%Three times 2% 5%4% 7%Four times 1% 5%2% 5%Five times 1% 3%2% 4%Six to ten times 1% 4%2% 5%More than 10 times 3% 10%3% 9%63% 60%60% 60%12% 12%10% 11%7% 10%8% 7%3% 4%5% 5%3% 3%3% 4%2% 2%3% 3%3% 3%3% 4%6% 7%7% 5%TwiceThree timesFour timesFive timesSix to ten timesMore than 10 timesbase: all pupils 837 8911099 10375.6.4 Have you been excluded since you started secondary school?874 8401050 10860%25 50 75 100Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsYes 2% 3%6% 11%No 98% 97%94% 89%2% 2%12% 5%98% 98%88% 95%13yrs15yrsbase: all pupils 839 8941085 1028875 8441034 1079Tayside – Page 71

Pupils were given a number of options (outlined in table 5.6.5) and asked whichof them they thought they were most likely to be doing when they leave school.The responses are shown in order of overall popularity.5.6.5 Pupils’ expectations on leaving schoolTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsUniversityFurther Education CollegePupils’ expectations on leaving schoolbase: all pupilsUniversity 51% 42%55% 46%40% 55%44% 57%Apprenticeship/tradeFurther Education College 18% 27%17% 29%20% 25%20% 26%WorkingApprenticeship/trade 6% 12%3% 6%Working 9% 5%8% 8%16% 2%8% *10% 4%10% 6%OtherOther 4% 3%– –Youth Training/Skill seekers 1% 1%2% 1%Unemployed * 1%* *3% 3%– –1% 1%2% 1%1% ** –Youth Training/SkillseekersUnemployedDon't know 11% 9%16% 9%10% 11%15% 10%Don't knowbase: all pupils 908 9391177 1079943 8871125 11310%25 50 75 10013yrs15yrsTayside – Page 72

5.7 Friends and leisure activitiesPupils were asked to think about a typical week and how many evenings theyspent out with friends. The average number of evenings spent out with friendswas 4.As with the number of days recorded doing physical activity, this question wassubject to some mis-interpretation. Instead of crossing the number of eveningsspent out with friends (0–7), some pupils interpreted each of the numbers as aday of the week, 1=Monday, 2=Tuesday etc and therefore crossed each of theevenings they normally spend out with friends. Any cases where this ocurredwere re-coded accordingly.NoneOne to twoThree to fourFive to sevenNumber of evenings per week pupilsspent with friendsbase: all pupils5.7.1 Number of evenings per week pupils spent with friendsTayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsNone 9% 4%8% 6%One to two 20% 21%24% 23%Three to four 34% 36%28% 36%Five to seven 37% 39%40% 35%7% 6%5% 8%16% 25%21% 26%33% 37%30% 33%44% 32%43% 33%0%13yrs15yrs25 50 75 100base: all pupils 849 8941119 1046881 8481072 1093Tayside – Page 73

Pupils were asked whether they had actively taken part in groups, clubs ororganisations in the last 12 months. These results are shown in table 5.7.2.Number of clubs, etc. involved with inlast 12 monthsbase: all pupils5.7.2 Number of clubs, etc. involved with in last 12 monthsTayside 2006 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsnot taken part in any clubs 19% 25% 21% 23%taken part in one club 47% 44% 49% 42%taken part in two or moreclubs31% 29% 27% 33%don’t know 3% 2% 3% 2%not taken part in anyclubstaken part in one clubtaken part in two or moreclubsdon’t knowbase: all pupils 828 878 857 8350%25 50 75 10013yrs15yrsTayside – Page 74

Pupils were asked what they sometimes did in their spare time, these results areshown in tables 5.7.3 and 5.7.4.Top ten spare-time activities (doneevery day/most days)base: all pupils5.7.3 Top ten spare-time activities (done every day/most days)Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlslisten to musicsee my friendslisten to music 80% 93%81% 89%see my friends 70% 78%76% 79%watch films/DVDs 55% 50%n/an/ado a sport 52% 49%n/an/ago to a friend 46% 50%52% 53%play computer games 53% 42%n/an/ado a hobby 46% 42%45% 43%hang around the street 30% 36%33% 30%read books 34% 23%35% 22%look around the shops 26% 26%32% 28%base: all pupils 828 8881086 103183% 90%79% 91%79% 70%79% 76%54% 50%n/an/a65% 36%n/an/a52% 45%53% 52%66% 28%n/an/a48% 40%53% 36%37% 29%32% 31%27% 31%26% 31%23% 29%25% 35%867 8351038 1077watch films/DVDsdo a sportgo to a friendplay computer gamesdo a hobbyhang around the streetread bookslook around the shops0%25 50 75 10013yrs15yrsTayside – Page 75

5.7.4 Remaining spare-time activities (done every day/most days)Tayside 2006compared with 2002 13yrs 15yrs boys girlsRemaining spare-time activities (doneevery day/most days)base: all pupilsread comics or magazines 27% 23%35% 28%go to watch sport matches 17% 13%16% 11%go to the cinema 10% 9%11% 7%do nothing much 6% 8%18% 24%help other people/voluntarywork6% 6%n/an/ago to concerts or gigs 5% 5%5% 4%go to the church, mosque ortemple5% 3%3% 3%base: all pupils 813 8781084 102824% 26%29% 34%24% 6%21% 7%11% 9%10% 8%7% 7%21% 21%7% 5%n/an/a6% 3%6% 4%6% 2%5% 2%854 8231036 1076read comics or magazinesgo to watch sportmatchesgo to the cinemado nothing muchhelp other people/voluntary workgo to concerts or gigsgo to the church, mosqueor temple0%25 50 75 10013yrs15yrsTayside – Page 76