This chart shows the degree of acceptance of public display of affection in heterosexual couples among the Italian population in 2011, sorted by macro-region. According to this statistic, around six percent of Italians aged between 18 and 74 thought it unacceptable for a heterosexual couple to display affection in public. This view was more widespread in the South, Sicily and Sardinia, where it was shared by over seven percent of the population.
Perception of public display of affection in heterosexual couples among the Italian population in 2011, by macro-region
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Istat. (May 17, 2012). Perception of public display of affection in heterosexual couples among the Italian population in 2011, by macro-region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 24, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/713328/perception-of-heterosexual-public-display-of-affection-by-macroregion-italy/
Istat. "Perception of public display of affection in heterosexual couples among the Italian population in 2011, by macro-region." Chart. May 17, 2012. Statista. Accessed February 24, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/713328/perception-of-heterosexual-public-display-of-affection-by-macroregion-italy/
Istat. (2012). Perception of public display of affection in heterosexual couples among the Italian population in 2011, by macro-region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 24, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/713328/perception-of-heterosexual-public-display-of-affection-by-macroregion-italy/
Istat. "Perception of Public Display of Affection in Heterosexual Couples among The Italian Population in 2011, by Macro-region." Statista, Statista Inc., 17 May 2012, https://www.statista.com/statistics/713328/perception-of-heterosexual-public-display-of-affection-by-macroregion-italy/
Istat, Perception of public display of affection in heterosexual couples among the Italian population in 2011, by macro-region Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/713328/perception-of-heterosexual-public-display-of-affection-by-macroregion-italy/ (last visited February 24, 2025)
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