Monitoring the Future

Data Set: Monitoring the Future

Collected By: ICPSR under contract with National Institute on Drug Abuse

Sample Coverage and Dataset Characteristics: Each year, a total of approximately 50,000 8th, 10th and 12th grade students are surveyed (12th graders since 1975, and 8th and 10th graders since 1991). In addition, annual follow-up questionnaires are mailed to a sample of each graduating class for a number of years after their initial participation.

Key Variables: Study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American secondary school students, college students, and young adults.

Documentation: http://monitoringthefuture.org

Indicative Studies/ Presentations:

• Johnston, L. D., O’Malley, P. M., & Bachman, J. G. (2003). Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use: Overview of Key Findings. Focus, 1, 213-234.
• McCabe, S. E., Teter, C. J., Boyd, C. J., & Guthrie, S. K. (2004). Prevalence and correlates of illicit methylphenidate use among 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students in the United States, 2001. Journal of Adolescent Health Volume, 35(6), 501-504.