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Publication - Research and analysis

Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and student housing: research

Published
12 December 2022
From
Director-General Education and Justice
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Part of
Education, Housing
ISBN
9781805253174

This report is the main output from a research project we commissioned in January 2022. The research was commissioned to inform the work of the Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Review Group.

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Annexe 3: Photo Elicitation Material

During interviews, we adopted photo elicitation techniques, where students were asked – if they wished – to take photographs of their property internally and externally and send them to the interview. This helped to form a context-setting initial section of the interview. While the majority of students did not share photographs, some interviewees did share photographs to help contextualise and support the interview. Some of these photographs that are relevant to Chapters 4 and 5 are shared in this annexe.

Image 1: A broken radiator in PBSA, illustrating experiences of disrepair
A broken radiator dial.
Image 2: An 'aeroplane' style ensuite bathroom in PBSA
A toilet in small bathroom, with a curtain over the door.
Image 3: A 'small' bathroom in PBSA
A small bathroom with sink and curtain in view.
Image 4: Decorations in a communal area of PBSA, illustrating how students personalise their homes
A room with one blue wall and one white wall with windows. Red heart decoration dropping down on the blue wall. A table and chairs, blue couch and coffee table are in view.
Image 5: Personalisation of desk space in a bedroom in PBSA
A desk and chair, with a noticeboard above the desk. The noticeboard shows a rainbow scarf, various handwritten notes and a decorative daisy chain.
Image 6: An untidy shared kitchen in PBSA, illustrating a reason why tensions arise in shared flats
A kitchen with wooden cabinets and blue floor. There are lots of pans and dishes on the kitchen surface.

How to access background or source data

The data collected for this social research publication may be made available on request, subject to consideration of legal and ethical factors. Please contact ruth.mckenna@gov.scot for further information.

Contact

Email: socialresearch@gov.scot

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