Publication - Research and analysis
Understanding extremism in Scotland: public perceptions and experiences
Findings from research exploring public understandings and experiences of extremism in Scotland.
Appendix B: Survey Sample
| Sex (Weighted total: 2071) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1075 | 51.9 |
| Male | 996 | 48.1 |
| Age* (Weighted Total: 2071) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| 16-34 | 612 | 29.6 |
| 35-44 | 305 | 14.7 |
| 45-54 | 364 | 17.6 |
| 55-64 | 325 | 15.7 |
| over 65 years | 465 | 22.5 |
*some only gave age range
| Scottish Parliamentary Region (Weighted Total: 2072) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands and Islands | 154 | 7.4 |
| Mid Scotland and Fife | 255 | 12.3 |
| North East Scotland | 289 | 14.0 |
| Lothian | 340 | 16.4 |
| South Scotland | 192 | 9.3 |
| Glasgow | 240 | 11.6 |
| West Scotland | 293 | 14.1 |
| Central Scotland | 309 | 14.9 |
| Income (Weighted total: 1864) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £19,999 | 658 | 35.3 |
| £20,000 - £39,999 | 710 | 38.1 |
| Over £40,000 | 496 | 26.6 |
| Education Level (Weighted Total: 2050) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| One to four Standard Grades (any grade) or equivalent | 478 | 23.3 |
| Five or more Standard Grades (grade A* to C) or equivalent including intermediate apprenticeships | 603 | 29.4 |
| Two or more Advanced Highers or equivalent | 206 | 10.0 |
| Higher Education, including college or university qualifications | 763 | 37.2 |
| Religion (Weighted Total: 2071) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| None | 866 | 41.8 |
| Buddhist | 21 | 1.0 |
| Church of Scotland | 476 | 23.0 |
| Roman Catholic | 233 | 11.3 |
| Other Christian | 188 | 9.1 |
| Hindu | 9 | 0.4 |
| Jewish | 9 | 0.4 |
| Muslim | 35 | 1.7 |
| Pagan | 21 | 1.0 |
| Sikh | 7 | 0.3 |
| Other | 60 | 2.9 |
| Prefer not to say/Refusal | 146 | 7.0 |
| NET: Religious | 1059 | 51.1 |
| Ethnic Group (Weighted Total: 2071) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| African, Scottish African or British African | 24 | 1.2 |
| Asian, Scottish Asian or British Asian | 45 | 2.2 |
| Caribbean or Black | 14 | 0.7 |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic groups | 38 | 1.8 |
| White | 1903 | 91.9 |
| Other | 15 | 0.7 |
| Prefer not to say | 33 | 1.6 |
| NET: BAME | 136 | 6.6 |
| 2021 Scottish Parliament Elections Constituency Vote (Weighted Total: 1526) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| SNP | 655 | 42.9 |
| Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 301 | 19.7 |
| Scottish Labour Party | 297 | 19.5 |
| Scottish Liberal Democrats | 95 | 6.2 |
| Scottish Green Party | 3 | 0.2 |
| Alba | 0 | 0.0 |
| Another party | 23 | 1.5 |
| Can't remember | 44 | 2.9 |
| Refused | 109 | 7.1 |
| Other: Vote for any party other than the SNP | 718 | 34.7 |
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