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Social capital and community wellbeing in Scotland
This report provides information about the extent and nature of social connections and social capital in Scotland from 2018/2019 - 2022. It draws on a range of data, from both the Scottish Household Survey and qualitative research, to explore social capital in Scotland.
Annex A: Changes in the 18 social capital measures between 2018 / 2019 and 2022
Percentage point change in agreement with the 18 statements within the Social Capital Index, by each of the four themes of Social Networks, Community Cohesion, Social Participation and Community Empowerment, 2018 / 2019 - 2022, Scotland [54]
| Change since last measure (% point) | 2022 | Change[55] |
|---|---|---|
| Could rely on a neighbour to help | 87% | 1 p.p.* |
| Neighbours would keep an eye on home | 87% | 2 p.p.* |
| Could turn to neighbours for advice | 81% | 2 p.p.* |
| Would help your neighbours | 91% | 1 p.p.* |
| Meets socially at least once a week | 69% | -3 p.p.* |
| Felt lonely in the last week | 23% | 2 p.p.* |
| Change since last measure (% point) | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Positive neighbourhood rating | 95% | 1 p.p. |
| Neighbourhood belonging | 83% | 5 p.p.* |
| Neighbourhood safety | 81% | -2 p.p.* |
| Neighbourhood trust | 82% | 4 p.p.* |
| Neighbourhood kindness | 87% | 4 p.p.* |
| People from different backgrounds get on well | 74% | 5 p.p.* |
| Places to meet and socialise | 57% | 0 p.p. |
| Welcoming places to meet new people | 53% | 1 p.p. |
| Change since last measure (% point) | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Formal volunteering | 22% | -4 p.p.* |
| Informal volunteering | 36% | 0 p.p. |
| Any type of volunteering (formal or informal) | 46% | -3 p.p.* |
| Change since last measure (% point) | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Influence on decisions | 18% | 0 p.p. |
| People improve the neighbourhood | 64% | 6 p.p.* |
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