Survey will find out more about teens lifestyle habits

Tue, 05 Nov 2013

A major survey of young people is being launched this week during Youth Week.

The Children’s Services Partnership is conducting the 53-question survey - aimed at the 6,800 young people between the ages of 11 to 18.

There are questions on diet, smoking and drinking, hobbies, physical activities, community and how young people engage with the Island's services.

Ken Callister is principal youth officer at the Department of Education and Children – he says research helps to guide youth support: