Appendix 1: Sample
The sample is representative of the Scottish population, with data was weighted on key demographics to match the Scottish population.
| Gender | Unweighted | Weighed |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 45% | 48% |
| Female | 55% | 52% |
| Prefer not to say | <1% | <1% |
| Age | Unweighted | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| 16-34 | 31% | 28% |
| 35-64 | 53% | 48% |
| 65+ | 16% | 24% |
| Grade | Unweighted | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| AB | 21% | 21% |
| C1 | 29% | 28% |
| C2 | 22% | 22% |
| DE | 28% | 29% |
| Location | Unweighted | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Central | 74% | 74% |
| North | 22% | 22% |
| South | 4% | 4% |
Sample profile
Household composition:
- 1 person – 29%
- 2 people – 50%
- 3 people – 13%
- 4 people – 8%
Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) quintile:
- SIMD 1 rating are in areas classed as being among the 20% most deprived in Scotland
- SIMD 5 rating are in areas classed as being among the 20% least deprived in Scotland
| SIMD rating | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24% |
| 2 | 19% |
| 3 | 18% |
| 4 | 14% |
| 5 | 14% |
12% did not provide a postcode or the postcode was unclassified.
Limiting health issues
- 68% of the sample have no health issues
- 30% of the sample have health issues:
- 8% limited a lot
- 16% limited a little
- 7% not limiting
Ethnic group
- Ethnic minority: 10%
- White: 90%
Working status
- Paid work: 59%
- Not in paid work: 41%
(Other and prefer not say responses not shown.)