RT @NatCen: Dr Sarah Minty highlights the latest data release from the Growing Up in Scotland (GUS) study and how researchers can access th…

RT @NatCen: 25 years of Scottish Social Attitudes. In this episode, we discuss the importance of a dedicated attitudes survey in Scotland t…

The Scottish Health Survey results provide a crucial picture of health and wellbeing and how this has changed. 14% of adults reported experiencing food insecurity, the highest level since the time series began in 2017. #Health #Food #Wellbeing

In 2023, the proportion of males that drank to hazardous or harmful levels was twice as high as that of females (28% and 14% respectively), although there has been a decline for both sexes since 2003. #Alcohol #Health

Seasons Greetings! On behalf of everyone at ScotCen, we wish you the very best for the festive season and hope you have a healthy and happy new year! #NewYear #Celebration

Audrey MaCDougall, Chief Social Researcher at the Scottish Government, joined us to celebrate ScotCen’s Anniversary. Audrey highlighted contributions—from shaping debates on advancing research methodologies to championing the importance of longitudinal data in policy-making.

Younger adults aged 16-24 were most likely to have used e-cigarettes or vaping devices in their most recent attempt to stop smoking, 44% compared with 3% of those aged 75 and over. #ScottishHealthSurvey #Vaping

RT @growingupinscot: Sweep 11 GUS data is now available, the sweep took place between 2021 and 2023 when our GUS participants were aged 17/…

Paul Bradshaw reflected on the journey of ScotCen since 1999. Speaking at our 25th Anniversary celebrations, he shared personal memories and ScotCen’s achievements. A reminder of the difference ScotCen continues to make in collaboration with clients and colleagues.

Find the full report on our website here: #Finance #Students #Income

Yesterday, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of ScotCen at the @RoyalSocEd. We showcased findings from various research projects across the years and highlighted their contribution to policy development and society. We thank all our colleagues and clients who joined us to mark this special occasion. #Anniversary

We share some of the findings from a recent study commissioned by @IFAN_UK. The study explores experiences of using the ‘Worrying About Money?’ guide among people in Scotland facing financial insecurity.

Since 1999, views on which body has the most influence over how Scotland is run have varied. Since 2015, the proportion of people in Scotland believing that the Scottish Government has the most influence has been similar to that believing the UK Government has the most influence.

RT @NatCen: In November, ScotCen published two new reports; NatCen colleagues shared their insights in two new blogs, and we launched the f…

Findings from SCJS are used by policymakers across the public, academic, and third sectors to help understand the nature of crime in Scotland, target resources, and inform progress against the Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework. #Scotland