Poverty in Scotland, 2022-2023

<P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P><br><p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal">The Poverty in Scotland study was commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) to fill knowledge gaps in our understanding of poverty, economic security and the cost of living crisis (2022) in Scotland. Phase 1 of the survey was undertaken online with participants by Savanta ComRes between 11 July - 2&nbsp; August 2022 with adults aged 18+. Phase 2 was also conducted online, between 19-29 March 2023.</p><p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal">The study explores a range of financial factors and economic security indicators as well as people’s reactions to the cost of living crisis. It captures a range of personal and economic characteristics and includes derived variables related to the Scottish Government’s <a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/tackling-child-poverty-priority-families-overview/documents/">Priority Families</a>. Data are weighted to be representative of Scotland by age, gender, region, ethnicity and social grade.</p><p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal">Further information can be found in the latest JRF <a href="https://www.jrf.org.uk/report/poverty-scotland-2022">Poverty in Scotland</a> report.</p><p class="x_x_x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Latest edition information</span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br></span>For the second edition (July 2023), data and documentation from the Phase 2 survey were added to the study.</p><br><B>Main Topics</B>:<BR><br>Demographic data, income, social welfare benefits, debts, financial resources, cost of living, expenditure.