Research

The latest research published relating to issues affecting children and young people, their families and those who work with or for them in Scotland. For past research visit the directory or use the search facility.

Girls’ attitudes explored… role models, 11/05/12 [E/NI/S/W]
This report from Girlguiding UK highlights a role model deficit among girls and young women, shedding light on how the narrow range of positive examples available to girls and young women aged 7 to 21 is linked to a limited range of aspirations for their futures.

Growing Up in Scotland Report Overweight obesity and activity, 10/05/12 [S]
The latest Growing up in Scotland report describes the influences of parental factors and family and neighbourhood factors on Childrens's overweight/obesity and levels of physical activity and sedentary behayiour. It also looks at factors associated with whether mothers recognise and are concerned by overweight in their child.

Growing up in Scotland: The involvement of Grandparents in Children's Lives, 10/05/12 [S]
This Growing Up in Scotland report involvement of Grandparents in Children's Lives report describes the number and characteristics of children's grandparents, contact closeness and interaction between grandparents and grandchildren and the support (including childcare) grandparents provide to the children and their families.

Growing up in Scotland: Early Experiences of Primary School, 10/05/12 [S]
This Research Findings document highlights the key findings from the Growing Up in Scotland Early Experiences at Primary School report in relation to parental involvement in school activities and homework.

Growing up in Scotland: Early Experiences of Primary School - The Transition to School, 10/05/12 [S]
The Scottish Government has published key findings from Growing Up in Scotland report in relation to perceived school readiness and adjustment.

Changing the game for girls, 02/05/12 [E/NI/S/W]
This study by Loughborough University, Institute of Youth Sport for the Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation says that girls are not getting enough exercise because most are put off by school PE lessons.

Social determinants of health and well-being among young people. Health behaviour in school-aged children (HBSC) study, 02/05/12
This report gives the results of the 2009/2010 HBSC survey, covering 39 countries and regions across the European Region and North America.

The packaging of tobacco products, 26/04/12 [E/NI/S/W]
Research published by Cancer Research UK claims that tobacco companies are designing cigarette packs to resemble bottles of perfume or with lids that flip open like a lighter to lure young people into smoking.

Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy 2011, 28/03/12 [S]
The Scottish Government has published the results of the 2011 Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN) which focused on numeracy.

The enemy within: 4 million reasons to tackle family conflict and family violence, 26/03/12 [E/NI/S/W]
This report by 4children warns that more than half of all children in the UK experience conflict or domestic violence at home.

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