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Behaviour in Scottish Schools 2023
The fifth wave of this study shows that while pupil behaviour remains good overall, it has worsened since 2016.
Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2021/22
The latest figures show that the overall level of crime, and likelihood of becoming a victim of crime, continues to fall in Scotland.
Gambling participation and the prevalence of problem gambling survey
Latest results from the project commissioned by the Gambling Commission.
Qualitative research on experiences of gambling-related harms
The Gambling Commission is piloting new survey questions on gambling harms. This research provides insights to inform analysis of survey data.
Dual use of e-cigarettes and tobacco
The Scottish Centre for Social Research was funded to conduct a qualitative study, to explore the dual use of e-cigarettes and tobacco in Scotland.
Children and young people's mental health in 2023
This research provides England’s official statistics on trends in child mental health.
Time Use in the UK: Autumn 2023
The latest sweep looked at how things such as leisure time, childcare, work or time spent in retirement are changing.
Funding the UK’s Future Investments – a Citizens’ Jury
We asked a jury reflective of the UK population how the UK’s future investments should be funded
Public attitudes to benefit fraud and error
A review of changes over time in public perception of fraud and error in the welfare system and how the government tackles it.
Why are disabled people among those most likely to need food banks?
The Trussell Trust commissioned ScotCen to conduct a study exploring drivers of food insecurity among disabled people across the UK.