Zahnow R, de Andrade D, Miller P, Taylor N, Coomber K. Where to next? An exploration of 'night-out' location progression and propensity to experience violence in night -time entertainment precincts.
THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY 2022;
110:103874. [PMID:
36209573 DOI:
10.1016/j.drugpo.2022.103874]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Alcohol related violence in night-time entertainment precincts (NEPs) is a significant public health concern. Studies suggest characteristics including venue density, bar hopping and permissive social norms facilitate violence in NEPs. Yet, we have a limited understanding of how individual drinking occasions progress within NEPs and how location sequence is associated with the propensity to experience violence in these spaces.
METHODS
In this study we apply sequence analysis and logistic regression to examine the association between location sequences and experiences of violence among a sample of NEP patrons (N=387).
RESULTS
We find that individuals who stay out longer and visit a greater number of unique location types are more likely to experience a violent event. We also find that attending a 'non-venue' pre-event such as a private party, gathering, sporting or celebratory event, is associated with elevated risk experiencing violence during a night out.
CONCLUSION
The findings offer important insights into the dynamic context in which risky drinking occasions may emerge and suggest that the context and location in which pre-drinking occurs should be considered in future research.
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