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Parent Perceptions regarding High School Drug Testing
Erin N Sweeney1, Tavis Glassman2, Joseph A Dake2
1School of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Sciences, Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio, USA.
Colorado parents largely support high school drug testing, believing it aids in resisting peer pressure and facilitates early intervention. However, current cannabis users showed less support for student drug testing policies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Substance Use Prevention
Background:
- Adolescent drug use is a significant public health concern.
- Student drug testing is implemented in 38% of school districts, with potential for wider adoption due to evolving drug laws.
- Parents are key stakeholders in school policy decisions regarding student drug testing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Colorado parents' perceptions and support for implementing high school drug testing policies.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional research design was employed.
- Surveys were completed by 205 participants to assess support, attitudes, and beliefs regarding high school drug testing.
- Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- A majority of parents identified alcohol (68.3%), cannabis (77.6%), and illicit drugs (51.2%) as problems among high school students.
- Overall parental support for student drug testing was 61.9%, with lower support observed among current cannabis users (p = .002).
- Reasons for support included perceived benefits like resisting peer pressure (65.9%), facilitating early intervention (71.2%), and not violating privacy (57.6%) or negatively impacting school climate (50.7%).
Conclusions:
- Parents acknowledge the issue of adolescent drug use.
- Parental support is a crucial factor for school districts considering high school drug testing policies.
- Findings suggest that parental perceptions of drug testing benefits outweigh concerns about privacy and school climate for many.
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