This study assesses how academic performance, attitude toward school, and level of parental engagement may serve as protective and risk factors influencing rural adolescents’ perceptions of vaping risks based on a sample of rural middle and high school students.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
To examine the influence of parental engagement, particularly in decision-making, on adolescents’ risk perceptions associated with vaping.
To examine the relationship between academic performance and students’ beliefs about the risks associated with vaping.
To examine the impact of school engagement and attitude on adolescents’ perceptions of the risks associated with vaping.