This factsheet presents findings about factors in family/whānau, school and community settings that are associated with higher or lower likelihood of risky drinking. It was developed in partnership with Alcohol Healthwatch. Further detail about methods is available in the associated Technical Report.

The findings are also presented in a webinar, which can be viewed here.

Suggested citation: Ball, J., Zhang, J., Kim, A., Crengle, S., Farrant, B., Birks-Ang, B., Jackson, N. (2022) Risk and protective factors for alcohol use among secondary school students. Factsheet. Auckland: Alcohol Healthwatch, University of Otago & Adolescent Health Research Group.