Firearm Experiences, Behaviors, and Norms Among Rural Adolescents
In this cross-sectional study, rural adolescents in 4-H programs generally understood acceptable and unacceptable firearm carrying behaviors, which aligned with state laws. Findings provide context for rural adolescent behaviors such as carrying a firearm predominantly for prosocial reasons (hunting, recreation, and sport) and adult behavior such as carrying for protection of person and personal property. Understanding firearm-related social norms in rural communities holds implications for firearm injury prevention efforts, especially related to enhancing training, developing norms-based prevention approaches, and tailoring efforts to rural settings.
Authors
- Gary F. Varrella
- Alice M. Ellyson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8648-3442)
- Heather F. Terral
- Kimberly Dalve (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5289-4091)
- Julia P. Schleimer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6439-7586)
- Margaret R. Kuklinski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3475-4471)
- Emma Gause (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1484-5296)
- Ashley Hall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2462-1579)
- Sabrina Oesterle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2898-6145)
- Ali Rowhani‐Rahbar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2705-4485)
- Elizabeth H. Weybright (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3995-7067)
Institutions
- Seattle Children's Hospital (US)
- Washington State University Spokane (US)
- University of Washington (US)
- Snohomish Health District (US)
- Youth Development (US)
- Arizona State University (US)
- Washington State University (US)
- Georgia Highlands College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2024-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.41203
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.64
Funders
- Washington State University
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention