The Young Scot Truth About Youth survey ran from September 2024 to January 2025 and received 2,590 complete responses. The survey built upon the principles established in the 2024 BIG Survey. It was designed to combine a backbone of questions which can be used in future surveys with ‘pulse’ questions on a variety of topics - asking how young people feel about key issues.

Sections focus on safety, health, religious discrimination and issues in the news, providing an overview of the key issues facing 11 to 25-year-olds in Scotland right now. Some sections were built in collaboration with partner organisations including Public Health Scotland, Children First, YouthLink Scotland, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland and Scottish Government.

For over 40 years, Young Scot has been providing young people with information, ideas and opportunities to help them make informed decisions and choices. Our data and insights service enables us to do this by offering opportunities for us and our partners to understand the opinions, preferences, and behaviours of young people. Leveraging tailored surveys and advanced analytics, we help uncover valuable insights to inform your strategies and decisions.

Whether you're looking to explore specific trends, test ideas, or gather feedback, our customisable surveys provide precise and actionable data. For more information, contact sarad@young.scot.

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