Class Matters
Why do so many middle class British people think they are working class? What does it mean that they feel like this?
View ArticleDoing the right thing for trans pupils
This weekend saw widespread reporting of data showing a dramatic increase in the numbers of adults and children seeking gender identity treatment. NatCen's research shows how to make schools safe,...
View ArticleWhy David Cameron had to call an EU referendum
In his first conference speech as leader, David Cameron urged the Conservative Party to stop “banging on” about Europe. Why then did a Prime Minister who identified early the political dangers of...
View ArticleHousing in England
Today sees the publication of the latest report of DCLG’s English Housing Survey, which includes findings from the 2014-15 survey.
View ArticleDon't blame it on the sunshine: New vitamin D guidelines for all!
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has this week updated recommendations on how much vitamin D we should be getting. What does the National Diet Nutrition Survey tell us about our...
View ArticleDon't blame it on the sunshine: New vitamin D guidelines for all
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has this week updated recommendations on how much vitamin D we should be getting. What does the National Diet Nutrition Survey tell us about our...
View ArticleHave we managed to tackle excessive salt consumption?
Recent data shows we’re eating 11% less salt than we did in 2006. But the latest results on salt consumption from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey show we have no reason to be complacent.
View ArticleThe naked truth about young people's sex lives
Problems with sexual function are often considered an older person’s problem. But a new article reveals that a sizeable minority of young men and women have experienced sexual problems.
View ArticleCan book-gifting increase the language skills of Scottish children?
Most parents in Scotland read with their young children most days of the week, but literacy standards among primary school children have fallen since 2012. Can book-gifting schemes improve reading...
View ArticlePolling and the EU referendum: the post-match analysis
The prevailing estimates from the EU Referendum polls were for a Remain victory, especially based on the last polls taken. This post-match analysis of EU referendum polling reflects on why, given that...
View ArticlePolitical engagement highest since devolution
Ian Montagu explores the latest Scottish Social Attitudes research on civil and political engagement.
View Article7 Things I Learnt About Survey Response Rates
Which country has the highest survey response rates in Europe? Does incentivisation damage data quality? Do lower response rates always mean poorer quality statistics? Campaigns Manager, Matt Jonas,...
View ArticleResearch: the best medicine?
A visit to the doctor leaves Chief Executive Guy Goodwin considering the role of research in health interventions, and regretting that slice of lemon meringue pie.
View ArticleIs Scotland still the ‘sick man of Europe’?
Diarmid Campbell-Jack takes us through some key findings on smoking and obesity from the 2015 Scottish Health Survey.
View ArticleMeasuring inequalities in mental health
Sally McManus examines the inequalities in the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, published last week.
View ArticleWhy do so many young women show signs of PTSD: different traumas or different...
Young women have the highest rate of posttraumatic stress disorder, according to the latest findings from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey. Keeva Rooney explores possible reasons for this.
View ArticleDefining and measuring housing affordability in the private rented sector
Despite widespread concern about housing affordability in the UK, there is currently little consensus about what is actually meant by ‘affordability’. Lydia Marshall proposes a solution.
View ArticleThe Butterfly Effect: How Ballot Paper Designs Could Decide Elections
As seen in the 2000 US presidential election, ballot paper design can have an influence on voter behaviour. NatCen's Questionnaire Development and Testing Hub used eye-tracking to find out how voters...
View Article'Clear link' between Scots' heavy drinking and low incomes
The Scottish Health Survey shows a clear link between Scots who drink heavily and low personal income, writes Stephen Hinchliffe
View ArticleMine your Data – Why understanding online health communities matters
73% of UK adults turn to the internet when experiencing health problems. Dr Aude Bicquelet analysed YouTube comments on chronic pain using text mining techniques.
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