Monitoring the Future Survey: Disapproval of Drug Use
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About Monitoring the Future Survey: Disapproval of Drug Use
The Monitoring the Future (MTF) Survey is an annual survey that tracks the attitudes, behaviors, and values of American adolescents, college students, and young adults. One of the key areas of focus in this extensive survey is the disapproval of drug use, which provides valuable insights into societal trends and the changing perceptions of drug-related behaviors among youth. Developed by Lloyd Johnston and colleagues, this survey has been an essential resource in understanding drug use trends in the United States for over four decades.
Purpose of the Tool
The Monitoring the Future Survey aims to:
- Assess Attitudes Toward Drug Use: Measure the disapproval levels of drug use among adolescents and young adults.
- Track Drug Use Trends: Monitor the prevalence and frequency of drug use over time, helping to understand how societal norms and policies impact youth behavior.
- Inform Policy and Prevention Programs: Use the data to guide national drug prevention strategies and policies, providing insights into which substances are becoming more or less accepted in youth culture.
By understanding young people’s attitudes toward drug use, the survey helps shape interventions and education programs aimed at reducing drug use and promoting healthier choices.
Description of the Tool
The MTF Survey on disapproval of drug use is part of a larger longitudinal study conducted by the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. It explores the social attitudes toward drug use among secondary school students and young adults, with questions focusing on:
- Perceptions of Harm: Whether participants believe drug use is harmful or dangerous to health.
- Disapproval Levels: How much they personally disapprove of various substances, including marijuana, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illicit substances.
- Peer and Societal Influence: The degree to which peer norms and societal attitudes affect personal views on drug use.
Respondents are asked to rate their disapproval of drug use on a Likert scale, providing a spectrum of attitudes that range from strong disapproval to neutral or approving views. The survey also tracks how these attitudes shift over time, offering a comprehensive look at the evolving culture of substance use among youth.
Age Group
The MTF Survey primarily targets secondary school students (grades 8, 10, and 12) but also includes follow-up studies that assess the attitudes of young adults and college students. This broad age range allows researchers to track changes in drug-related attitudes as individuals transition from adolescence into adulthood.
References
Johnston, L. D., O’Malley, P. M., & Bachman, J. G. (2001). Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2001: Volume 1, Secondary School Students 2000. Bethesda, MD: National Institute on Drug Abuse.
For more information, contact: Dr. Lloyd Johnston
Institute for Social Research
University of Michigan
426 Thompson Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2321
(734) 764-8354
MTFinfo@isr.umich.edu
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