on behalf of the scottish government offensive behaviour at football
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On Behalf of The Scottish Government
Offensive Behaviour at Football
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Overall Interest in FootballXSF_Q1B. In general, how interested, if at all, would you say you are in football? (This could be either playing or watching)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
0%
36%
16%
21%
26%
Don't know
Not at all interested
Not very interested
Fairly interested
Very interested
Base: All Scottish Adults (1044)
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Sectarian SingingXSF_Q2C. The following set of questions are about Scottish football, this includes any football matches in Scotland, or any matches outside of Scotland that involve Scottish teams. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that your answers are always treated confidentially and are never analysed individually. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
4%
54%
14%
28%
22%
10%
56%
4%
5%
4%
Strongly agreeTend to agreeTend to disagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
"Sectarian singing and chanting at football matches is an important part of football culture"
"Generally speaking, sectarian singing and chanting at football matches is offensive"
Base: All Scottish Adults (1044)
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Sectarian SingingXSF_Q2C_1. "Generally speaking, sectarian singing and chanting at football matches is offensive"
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
4%
4%
10%
28%
54%
Don't know
Strongly disagree
Tend to disagree
Tend to agree
Strongly agree
Base: All Scottish Adults (1044)
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Sectarian SingingXSF_Q2C_2. "Sectarian singing and chanting at football matches is an important part of football culture"
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
5%
56%
22%
14%
4%
Don't know
Strongly disagree
Tend to disagree
Tend to agree
Strongly agree
Base: All Scottish Adults (1044)
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Offensive BehaviourXSF_Q3C. For the following question, by "offensive behaviour", we mean any comments, singing or chanting that could be perceived as racist, homophobic or discriminatory. Still thinking about Scottish football... To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
4%
50%
14%
32%
28%
10%
51%
4%
3%
4%
Strongly agreeTend to agreeTend to disagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
"Generally speaking, offensive behaviour at and around football matches is harmless banter and
should not be taken seriously"
"Generally speaking, offensive behaviour at and around football matches is harmful_"
Base: All Scottish Adults (1044)
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Offensive BehaviourXSF_Q3C_1. "Generally speaking, offensive behaviour at and around football matches is harmful_"
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
4%
4%
10%
32%
50%
Don't know
Strongly disagree
Tend to disagree
Tend to agree
Strongly agree
Base: All Scottish Adults (1044)
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Offensive BehaviourXSF_Q3C_2. "Generally speaking, offensive behaviour at and around football matches is harmless banter and should not be taken seriously"
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
3%
51%
28%
14%
4%
Don't know
Strongly disagree
Tend to disagree
Tend to agree
Strongly agree
Base: All Scottish Adults (1044)
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Support for LegislationXSF_Q4B. As a reminder, by "offensive behaviour", we mean any comments, singing or chanting that could be perceived as racist, homophobic or discriminatory. Still thinking about Scottish football... To what extent do you support or oppose laws to tackle offensive behaviour at and around football matches?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
7%
4%
7%
33%
50%
Don't know
Strongly oppose
Tend to oppose
Tend to support
Strongly support
Base: All Scottish Adults (1044)
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Support for LegislationXSF_Q5B. "The Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act" aims to tackle sectarian or offensive chanting and threatening behaviour related to football which is likely to cause public disorder. To what extent do you support or oppose this law?
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
7%
5%
8%
33%
47%
Don't know
Strongly oppose
Tend to oppose
Tend to support
Strongly support
Base: All Scottish Adults (1044)
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Offensive Behaviour at Football - The EffectsXSF_6B. You previously mentioned you agree that offensive behaviour at and around football matches is generally harmful. Still thinking about Scottish football... In which, if any, of the following ways do you think offensive behaviour at and around football matches is harmful? (Please select all that apply)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
2%
5%
73%
74%
75%
79%
80%
82%
Don't know
Other
It puts people off attending football matches
It is upsetting and/ or discriminatory towards individuals and groups targeted
It tarnishes the reputation of individual clubs
It encourages antisocial behaviour outside of football
It tarnishes the reputation of Scotland when this happens at Scottish events (i.e. matches in Scotland or involving Scottish teams)
It is a bad influence on young people
Base: All Scottish Adults who think offensive behaviour at and around football matches is harmful (879)
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