Dr Mark Shephard, Dr Stephen Tagg and Dr Stephen Quinlan, University of Strathclyde, and Dr Jan Eichhorn and Professor Lindsay Paterson, University of Edinburgh This project built on existing ESRC–funded research (the Future of the UK and Scotland cross-investment AQMeN social media project) on the impact of social media on attitudes towards independence. This project had two specific objectives: 1)
» Read moreDr Mark Shephard, Dr Stephen Quinlan, Dr Stephen Tagg, University of Strathclyde and Professor Lindsay Paterson, University of Edinburgh This project sought to examine the role of Twitter in the referendum campaign, while tying in with the existing ESRC funded/AQMeN supported project on social media and its impact in the referendum. Social media is becoming an ever more important part
» Read moreThis area of research and the three individual projects within it collectively garnered more than 70 pieces of media coverage including print, broadcast and on-line. Here are just a few of the pieces of coverage about this research, which remains highly topical: Hard evidence: who are Scotland’s undecideds on independence? The Conversation, Feb 2014 – Jan Eichhorn blogs on the
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AQMeN and the University of Edinburgh were awarded a grant by the ESRC to investigate attitudes about national identity, political interests and attitudes towards independence among young people (age 16-17) living in Scotland. Using a survey in both 2013 and 2014, the researchers asked a representative sample of 14-17-year-olds about: their views on Scottish independence and devolution their feelings of
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This project conducted research on the impact of widely accessed social media discussion threads about people’s sentiments and opinions on Scottish independence and devolution, political leaders and their parties. The project was particularly focused on uncovering who is affected, and when and how they are affected. It also explored changes over time as the debate was building ahead of the
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The focus of this research, led by Professor Lindsay Paterson, Dr Jan Eichhorn and Dr Mark Shephard in 2013-2014 was analysing public attitudes towards the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. In particular, the researchers explored the attitudes of young people (aged 16-17) towards the referendum and the impact of social media on public sentiment. There were three main projects as part
» Read moreThinking about conducting quantitative research on Scotland? Looking for the right survey for your research? Trying to find your feet with a new dataset? This page contains information on where to find datasets, pdf guides on how to use some of the major datasets and a pdf guide on useful tools for working with any dataset. Where can I find
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AQMeN and ScotCen Social Research were awarded a grant by the ESRC to conduct a survey of Scottish attitudes to independence and devolution. The survey was a module of questions in the annual Scottish Social Attitudes Survey in 2013 and 2014. Results provided objective evidence to inform the debate leading up to the independence referendum in autumn 2014. Maximising the
» Read moreThe Applied Quantitative Methods Network was originally funded by the ESRC in 2009 as a provider of training in quantitative methods. Between 2009 and 2017, we delivered over 60 training course aimed at building capacity the use of basic, intermediate and advanced level quantitative methods among the UK social science community. Our courses included practical quantitative methods training on a
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Understanding research on social attitudes regarding the Scottish independence referendum 2014 These materials have been developed by researchers conducting research on public attitudes on the Scottish independence referendum, held in 2014. These focus on questions about young people’s political engagement and views in a way that is relevant beyond the referendum. Find out more about this research. The materials are
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