Table 3 Behaviors and habits of youth by perception of mentor at the boarding school (n = 158)
|  | Negative perception of mentor (n = 107) | Positive perception of mentor (n = 51) | Total (n = 158) |
|---|---|---|---|
Behaviors | Percent (n) | Percent (n) | Percent (n) |
Healthy habits | Â | Â | Â |
Fruits consumed at least daily | 36.5 (39) | 37.3 (19) | 36.7 (58) |
Vegetables consumed at least daily | 41.1 (44) | 52.9 (27) | 44.9 (71) |
One hour of physical activity at least 5Â days/week | 27.1 (29) | 31.4 (16) | 28.5 (45) |
Two hours or less of TV watching per day-weekdays | 53.3 (57) | 58.8 (30) | 55.1 (87) |
Two hours or less of TV watching per day-weekends | 55.1 (59) | 56.9 (29) | 55.7 (88) |
School performance | Â | Â | Â |
Teacher thinks youth is a good student** | 59.5 (66) | 81.8 (45) | 66.9 (111) |
Youth thinks of self as a good student** | 47.3 (52) | 70.9 (39) | 55.2 (91) |
Peer relationships | Â | Â | Â |
At least three friends | 62.6 (67) | 64.7 (33) | 63.3 (100) |
Most friends engage in risky behavior | 74.8 (80) | 88.2 (45) | 79.1 (125) |
Social distress | Â | Â | Â |
Not feeling distressed last 12 months*** | 39.5 (60) | 66.1 (37) | 46.6 (97) |
Not involved in bullying last 12 months** | 36.2 (55) | 58.9 (33) | 42.3 (88) |
Risky behaviors | Â | Â | Â |
Smoking – never or rarely | 58.6 (65) | 50.9 (28) | 56.0 (93) |
Drinks alcohol- never or rare | 32.4 (36) | 39.6 (21) | 34.8 (57) |
Smoked marijuana in the past 30 days – never* | 80.8 (84) | 94.4 (51) | 85.4 (135) |