Thrill seekers often take part in extreme sports or activities for the rush of adrenaline and the sense of adventure. However, there is a notable age variation in the enjoyment of these activities. According to a survey conducted in the United States in December 2022, 11 percent of respondents aged 18-29 expressed that they loved participating in extreme sports or activities. In contrast, none of the respondents aged over 65 reported the same level of enjoyment.
Public opinion on participating in extreme sports or activities in the United States as of December 2022, by age
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YouGov. (January 10, 2023). Public opinion on participating in extreme sports or activities in the United States as of December 2022, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 11, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1366658/opinion-extreme-sports-age-usa/
YouGov. "Public opinion on participating in extreme sports or activities in the United States as of December 2022, by age." Chart. January 10, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1366658/opinion-extreme-sports-age-usa/
YouGov. (2023). Public opinion on participating in extreme sports or activities in the United States as of December 2022, by age. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1366658/opinion-extreme-sports-age-usa/
YouGov. "Public Opinion on Participating in Extreme Sports or Activities in The United States as of December 2022, by Age." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Jan 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1366658/opinion-extreme-sports-age-usa/
YouGov, Public opinion on participating in extreme sports or activities in the United States as of December 2022, by age Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1366658/opinion-extreme-sports-age-usa/ (last visited December 11, 2024)
Public opinion on participating in extreme sports or activities in the United States as of December 2022, by age [Graph], YouGov, January 10, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1366658/opinion-extreme-sports-age-usa/
