The next few questions give you some short scenarios and ask if, in your view, they should be considered as abuse, exploitation or neglect.
In your view, do you think this scenario should be considered as abuse, exploitation or neglect?
Debbie is 74 and lives with her 50-year-old son Mark. She told a community nurse that Mark verbally abuses her especially when he is drinking. She said that this makes her feel frightened and nervous every day.

	%
Yes, definitely	79
Yes, probably	18
No, probably not	1
I don't know	1

 

Go to results for men and women, people of different religions, and people of different ages.
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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Yes, definitely	75	82
Yes, probably	21	16
No, probably not	2	1
I don't know	2	1

 

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Results for people of different ages

	%
	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Yes, definitely	90	87	74	79	80	71
Yes, probably	10	11	22	20	18	24
No, probably not	0	1	2	1	1	3
I don't know	0	1	2	1	1	2

 

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Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Yes, definitely	82	75	80
Yes, probably	16	23	17
No, probably not	2	1	2
I don't know	1	1	1

 

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