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Investigating predictors of risk behaviours in adolescence and early adulthood
Safe People
Organisation name
University of Bristol
Organisation sector
Academic Institute
Applicant name(s)
Hannah Sallis
Prof. Marcus Munafo
Dr Zoe Reed
Dr Caroline Wright
Miss Agnes Kessling
Miss Ruby Richards
Safe Projects
Project ID
B3697
Lay summary
Identifying and understanding predictors of risky behaviour can help to inform prevention and intervention strategies for related outcomes. For example, alcohol consumption may have an influence on risky sexual behaviour, understanding this relationship could inform prevention and interventions for sexually transmitted diseases, unplanned pregnancies, abortions, and general sexual health. Another risk factor is for subsequent risk behaviours is adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Individuals with histories of multiple ACEs are found to be more likely to engage in risk behaviours such as smoking, excessive drinking, risky sexual behaviour, illicit drug use and suicidal behaviour than those without. This project will use longitudinal data from the ALSPAC study to identify predictors of risk behaviours in adolescence and early adulthood.
Latest approval date
12/01/2021