Joris J Van Hoof1, Ruud T J Roodbeen2, Jim Krokké3, Jordy F Gosselt3, Karen Schelleman-Offermans4. 1. Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. Electronic address: j.j.vanhoof@utwente.nl. 2. Nuchter, Centre for Research on Age Restrictions, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. 3. Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social Sciences, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands. 4. Nuchter, Centre for Research on Age Restrictions, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Health Promotion, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, the Netherlands.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Measuring vendors' compliance and possible change in compliance with the legal age limits on alcohol sales in 2011 and 2013. METHODS: In 2011 and 2013, representative mystery shopping studies were conducted. In total, 2,737 underage mystery shopping alcohol purchase attempts were conducted both in off-premise (supermarkets, liquor stores, and take away restaurants) and on-premise (bars and sports bars) outlets as well as from alcohol home delivery services. RESULTS: Average compliance increased significantly from 28.2% in 2011 to 46.5% in 2013, and asking proof of age (ID) also increased significantly from 43.9% in 2011 to 54.1% in 2013. CONCLUSIONS: Both asking proof of age and, ultimately, compliance with the legal age limits increased significantly. Nevertheless, still 53.5% of the adolescents could purchase alcohol themselves, which makes alcohol largely available through the various premises.
PURPOSE: Measuring vendors' compliance and possible change in compliance with the legal age limits on alcohol sales in 2011 and 2013. METHODS: In 2011 and 2013, representative mystery shopping studies were conducted. In total, 2,737 underage mystery shopping alcohol purchase attempts were conducted both in off-premise (supermarkets, liquor stores, and take away restaurants) and on-premise (bars and sports bars) outlets as well as from alcohol home delivery services. RESULTS: Average compliance increased significantly from 28.2% in 2011 to 46.5% in 2013, and asking proof of age (ID) also increased significantly from 43.9% in 2011 to 54.1% in 2013. CONCLUSIONS: Both asking proof of age and, ultimately, compliance with the legal age limits increased significantly. Nevertheless, still 53.5% of the adolescents could purchase alcohol themselves, which makes alcohol largely available through the various premises.
Authors: Adam J Milam; C Debra M Furr-Holden; Elizabeth D Nesoff; Pamela J Trangenstein Journal: J Stud Alcohol Drugs Date: 2021-03 Impact factor: 2.582