Social & national identities

The British Social Attitudes survey has been carried out annually since 1983 and is our longest running survey. Over 90,000 people have taken part in the study so far.

The Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) Survey is an annual survey that has been run since 1999 – this year marked its twentieth anniversary. It is a face-to-face survey that uses a random sample of all those aged over 16 and living anywhere in Scotland, so it provides a robust and reliable picture of changing attitudes over time.

One key feature of British politics during and since the EU referendum has been a polarisation of opinions on what the future of the UK should look like. This project answers the need for public debate on the options and trade-offs facing policymakers with respect to post-Brexit policy.

The nature of the UK’s post-Brexit trade agreements with both the European Union and the rest of the world are likely to have a considerable impact on public life.

With 15 months before the official date, the National Centre for Social Research has conducted new research that examines Scottish attitudes towards Brexit.

Understanding Society is an innovative world-leading study about 21st century UK life and how it is changing.