Journal article
A behavior sequence analysis of perceptions of alcohol-related violence surrounding drinking establishments
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol.35(9-10), pp.1982-1997
2020
Abstract
Alcohol-related violence surrounding the nighttime economy puts increased pressure and workload on security and police forces. Research surrounding alcohol-related violence consistently identifies risk factors, such as the organizational practices and physical characteristics of drinking establishments, as influential in the generation of violent behavior. The current research uses sequence analysis to investigate dynamic patterns of events perceived to lead to a violent incident. The research was collected using questionnaires across university students with customer experience of the modern nighttime economy. The findings show perceptions of maladaptive patterns of events that may lead to violent incidents in different environments (a brightly lit bar and a nightclub). Analysis demonstrated that participants thought those involved in a violent incident would have consumed large amounts of alcohol throughout the night, fueled by predrinking and irresponsible serving practices of staff. Frustration inducing events were also common stages in the sequences leading to a violent outcome. Finally, staff intervention in violent situations was also considered to be an important predictor of violence, with forceful removal of individuals from premises often considered to be the final event preceding a violent incident. The present sequences analysis supports the suggestion that the organizational practices and physical characteristics of a drinking establishment influence the risk of violent activity and helps identify where initiatives aiming to reduce levels of violence could be effectively targeted.
Details
- Title
- A behavior sequence analysis of perceptions of alcohol-related violence surrounding drinking establishments
- Authors/Creators
- O. Taylor (Author/Creator)D.A. Keatley (Author/Creator)D.D. Clarke (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol.35(9-10), pp.1982-1997
- Publisher
- Sage
- Identifiers
- 991005541387607891
- Copyright
- © 2019 by Sage Publications
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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