Are younger or older Australians more likely to experience being put in fear by someone under the influence of alcohol?
Australians aged 18-24 and 25-29 years are the age groups most likely to experience being put in fear by someone under the influence of alcohol. From 30 years of age, the incidence of being put in fear by someone under the influence of alcohol decreases with age.
In Australia, 12% of 14-17 year olds were put in fear by someone under the influence of alcohol in the past 12 months, compared to 21% of 18-24 year olds; 19% of 25-29 year olds; 15% of 30-39 year olds; 12% of 40-49 year olds; 10% of 50-59 year olds; 7% of 60-69 year olds; and 4% of 70+ year olds.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 2022-23 National Drug Strategy Household Survey.
Please note: significance is established as p<0.05.
Put in Fear: Feeling threatened and/or afraid for one’s personal safety due to the actions, speech or behaviour of another.
Under the Influence of Alcohol: There is no single objective standard for being under the influence of alcohol. Similarly, data sources used in the NADK do not provide a definition of this term. It is popularly understood as referring to an individual who has consumed enough alcohol to impair their mental, physical, and/or cognitive faculties. However, definitions and standards may vary between jurisdictions, sectors and organisations.