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The life and views of 14-17 year olds
The life and views of 14-17 year olds!
We are looking for the views of 14-17 year olds in shaping our work with adolescent boys.
1.
What are the top 3 things that you are thinking about? (i.e. relationships, friendships)
Loads
A lot
Sometimes
Ocassionally
Not at all
Relationships
Money
Study, school work
Friendships
Health
Life, the world
Other people
Other (please specify)
2.
Think of a boy or young man who, in your opinion, expresses themselves well in terms of behaviour and attitudes.
Can you describe what those qualities look like?
3.
What if anything, do boys need support with?
4.
Where do you feel most / least comfortable expressing your feelings?
Definitely, very comfortable
Mostly comfortable
Sometimes / depends
Rarely comfortable
Never, not comfortable
In the classroom
Definitely, very comfortable
Mostly comfortable
Sometimes / depends
Rarely comfortable
Never, not comfortable
At home
Definitely, very comfortable
Mostly comfortable
Sometimes / depends
Rarely comfortable
Never, not comfortable
With friends
Definitely, very comfortable
Mostly comfortable
Sometimes / depends
Rarely comfortable
Never, not comfortable
At extra-curricular sport/social/activity clubs/groups
Definitely, very comfortable
Mostly comfortable
Sometimes / depends
Rarely comfortable
Never, not comfortable
Online
Definitely, very comfortable
Mostly comfortable
Sometimes / depends
Rarely comfortable
Never, not comfortable
Other (please specify)
5.
Who do you trust to give you reliable, credible information?
All the time
Maybe
Not sure
Unlikely
No way, never
Parents
All the time
Maybe
Not sure
Unlikely
No way, never
Teachers
All the time
Maybe
Not sure
Unlikely
No way, never
Friends
All the time
Maybe
Not sure
Unlikely
No way, never
Charities / services
All the time
Maybe
Not sure
Unlikely
No way, never
Social media influencers/commentators
All the time
Maybe
Not sure
Unlikely
No way, never
Celebrities
All the time
Maybe
Not sure
Unlikely
No way, never
Online
All the time
Maybe
Not sure
Unlikely
No way, never
Other (please specify)
6.
Which social media channels do you use?
All the time
Sometimes
Have it but don't use it
Hardly
Don't have it
Snapchat
All the time
Sometimes
Have it but don't use it
Hardly
Don't have it
WhatsApp
All the time
Sometimes
Have it but don't use it
Hardly
Don't have it
Instagram
All the time
Sometimes
Have it but don't use it
Hardly
Don't have it
X
All the time
Sometimes
Have it but don't use it
Hardly
Don't have it
Bluesky
All the time
Sometimes
Have it but don't use it
Hardly
Don't have it
Threads
All the time
Sometimes
Have it but don't use it
Hardly
Don't have it
TikTok
All the time
Sometimes
Have it but don't use it
Hardly
Don't have it
Bluesky
All the time
Sometimes
Have it but don't use it
Hardly
Don't have it
Facebook
All the time
Sometimes
Have it but don't use it
Hardly
Don't have it
Other (please specify)
