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Understanding of violence against women among young people
Measure: The mean score on the Understanding of Violence against Women Scale (UVAWS) among young people
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Baseline value
66
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Latest value
66in 2021
Last updated:
Interpretation
An increase in community understanding of behaviours that constitute gendered violence would indicate improvements in Australians’ understanding of gender-based violence (GBV).
Outcome: 5 Children and young people are safe in all settings and are effectively supported by systems and services
Sub-outcome: 5.3 Targeted prevention initiatives support children and young people to recognise the drivers and behaviours that constitute GBV and the long-term consequences
Indicator: Increased understanding by children and young people of the behaviours that constitute GBV and recognition that the impacts can be long-lasting
Baseline: 2021
Latest year: 2021
Data source: National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey
Source: DSS 2024.
For information about how this measure is derived, please refer to the Technical specifications for National Plan Outcomes.
Additional National Plan Outcomes data are available from the Data downloads page.
Time series
Mean score on the Understanding of Violence against Women Scale among people aged 16–24, 2009 to 2021
| Year | Mean score |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 60^ |
| 2013 | 60^ |
| 2017 | 62^ |
| 2021 | 66 |
Notes:
- Weighted data.
- Possible scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher understanding.
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
^: statistically significant difference to the 2021 mean score.
State and territory
Mean score on the Understanding of Violence against Women Scale among people aged 16–24 years, by jurisdiction, 2017 and 2021
| Jurisdiction | 2017 | 2021 (baseline) |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | 63^ | 67 |
| Vic | 62^ | 66 |
| Qld | 64^ | 67 |
| WA | 62^ | 65 |
| SA | 61^ | 67 |
| Tas | 60^ | 67 |
| ACT | 60^ | 66 |
| NT | 63 | 64 |
Notes:
- Weighted data.
- Possible scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher understanding.
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
^: statistically significant difference to the 2021 mean score.
Subscale
Mean score on the Understanding of Violence against Women Scale among people aged 16–24 years, by Subscale, 2017 and 2021
| Subscale | 2017 | 2021 (baseline) |
|---|---|---|
| Recognise Violence Against Women Subscale | 61 | 66 |
| Recognise Domestic Violence Subscale | 62 | 67 |
| Understand Gendered Domestic Violence Subscale | n.a. | 62~ |
Notes:
- Weighted data.
- Possible scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher understanding.
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
~: asked of one quarter of the sample.
n.a.: not available.
Population characteristics
Gender
Mean score on the Understanding of Violence against Women Scale among people aged 16–24 years, by gender, 2017 and 2021
| Sex | 2017 | 2021 (baseline) |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 65^ | 68 |
| Men | 60^ | 65 |
| Non-binary respondents | n.a. | 67 |
Notes:
- Possible scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher understanding.
- 2021 was the first year NCAS reported results for non–binary respondents. "Non–binary" includes all respondents who reported they were non–binary or another gender identity outside the gender binary.
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
^: statistically significant difference to the 2021 mean score.
n.a.: not available.
Age
Mean score on the Understanding of Violence against Women Scale among people aged 16–24 years, by age group, 2017 and 2021
| Age group | 2017 | 2021 (baseline) |
|---|---|---|
| 16–17 | 62^ | 65 |
| 18–24 | 62^ | 67 |
Notes:
- Weighted data.
- Possible scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher understanding.
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
^: statistically significant difference to the 2021 mean score.
Sexuality
Mean score on the Understanding of Violence against Women Scale among people aged 16–24 years, by sexuality, 2021
| Sexuality | 2021 (baseline) |
|---|---|
| Heterosexual | 66 |
| Lesbian | n.p. |
| Gay | n.p. |
| Bisexual or Pansexual | 70 |
| Asexual, queer or diverse sexualities | 66 |
Notes:
- Weighted data.
- Possible scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher understanding.
- In 2017, sexuality was not asked and therefore cannot be included.
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
n.p.: not published.
Related material
See the related content in the AIHW Family, domestic and sexual violence website:
DSS (2024) Performance measurement plan, DSS, accessed 8 May 2024.
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