The two islands are the second and third largest in the British Isles, located further away from mainland Britain and closer to France. Some residents may not strongly identify with being British and may feel more connected to the island's culture and history, or believe that the UK's political and cultural systems do not align with their values. Therefore, these types of surveys are crucial for the UK government in shaping policy.
The Guernsey Young People's Survey 2022, conducted by the BBC, asked over 1300 students in grades 6, 8, and 10 about their lives. This survey has been conducted every three years since the early 1990s. Topics covered in the survey included school, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. The survey's findings will assist legislators in making informed policy decisions. Key findings included...
The proportion of students who enjoy all or most of their classes in school has declined (from 44% in 2019 to 39% in 2022). The proportion of students who have been bullied in school or nearby in the past year has increased (from 22% in 2019 to 33% in 2022). The proportion of students who regularly use drugs has significantly increased (from 2% in 2019 to 10% in 2022). The proportion of students who take pride in their school has decreased (from 63% in 2019 to 52% in 2022). The proportion of students who walk or bike to school has increased (from 36% in 2019 to 40% in 2022). The proportion of students who exceeded their expected alcohol consumption in the past year has increased (from 22% in 2019 to 27% in 2022). This survey was conducted by the Education, Sports and Culture Committee and the Health Improvement Committee. Andrea Dudley-Owen, Chair of the Education, Sports and Culture Committee, said: "The results of the survey are very important and will help us focus our resources and efforts in the areas where decisions need to be made.
She added that, "We are particularly concerned about the increasing trend of smoking among students and we will work together with our partners to address this issue.
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