Scottish Household Survey Analytical Topic Report Series
Analytical topic reports are commissioned every year for in-depth analysis for a particular topic areas of the SHS. These reports demonstrate how much more detailed use may be made of SHS data. These reports:
- provide in-depth analysis of particular topics
- focus on the results which are relevant to particular policy issues; and
- look at the SHS results in the context of information available from other sources.
Each report concentrates on a single-policy related topic, and has been prepared by one or more external experts.
2006 Reports
Characteristics and Experiences of Unpaid Carers in Scotland
Dr Judith Harkins and Anna Dudleston, Dudleston Harkins Social Research Ltd
The report examines the demographic characteristics of carers and provides an indication of unpaid carers who may be in particular need of support.
Main report
Research findings
Long-Distance Commuting in Scotland
MVA Consultancy
Analysis of the prevalence and pattern of long distance commuting in Scotland
Main report
Research Findings
Childcare
TNS System Three Social Research
Analyses in the report look at differences in childcare arrangements, satisfaction with childcare and reasons for using childcare in relation to demographic characteristics of households and examines whether satisfaction with childcare varies with the type of childcare provider used
Main report
Research Findings
2005 Reports
Accessibility & Transport
S. Stradling, M. Carreno, N. Ferguson, T. Rye, D. Halden, P. Davidson, J. Anable, S. Hope, B. Alder, T. Ryley and M. Wigan
The Topic Report uses a number of multivariate statistical analyses to examine the inter-linking of person and household characteristics with travel availability measures looking at variations in the accessibility of transport and accessibility by transport in the light of current policy concern with social inclusion
Main Report
Research Findings
Mode Choice
L. Barker & D. Connelly, MVA
This topic report uses SHS data to summarise the key statistics on current mode choice and perceptions of alternative modes, identifying factors which affect behaviour of travellers in making a mode choice.
Main Report
Research Findings