Talavou o le Moana summarises key findings for Pacific secondary school students in the areas of ethnic and gender identity; family and faith; socioeconomic environments and housing; education; friends and community connections; physical, mental and sexual health; substance use; and healthcare access. This data report gives a vital snapshot into the lives of Pacific young people. This information was collected as part of the Youth19 Rangatahi Smart Survey, the latest in the Youth2000 survey series conducted by the Adolescent Health Research Group (AHRG). The findings highlight the resilience and strength of Pacific talavou (young people), and the complexities they must navigate.

---

You can watch the launch of this report here.

This factsheet presents Pasifika-specific findings about alcohol use among secondary school students based on Youth 2000 survey data. It includes trends, data on self-reported experiences of alcohol harm, and risk and protective factors associated with high-risk drinking among Pasifika young people. It was developed in partnership with Alcohol Healthwatch, with guidance from Pasifika advisors. Further detail, including methods and data tables, 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., Poasa, L., Siataga, P., King-Finau, T., Su’a, A., Williams, R., Jackson, N. (2023) Understanding and addressing alcohol harm among Pasifika secondary school students. Factsheet. Wellington: University of Otago, Adolescent Health Research Group & Alcohol Healthwatch

This brief presents key findings for Pacific young people with a disability or chronic condition, drawing on findings from our Negotiating Multiple Identities report.

This brief presents key intersectionality findings for Pacific young people who also identify as rainbow, drawing on findings from our Negotiating Multiple Identities report.