Scottish Household Survey: Cross-Sectional Analysis 2016
Volunteer Scotland analysed the 2016 Scottish Household Survey to explore the relationship between volunteering and a range of social indicators.
The presentations for this analysis will be updated every 4 years, with the next set in 2020. However, to provide data continuity in the intervening years the data tables and graphs will be available as Excel files under ‘related downloads’ – see right hand side of web page:
- 2018 – cross-sectional analysis for both formal and informal volunteering (published 2020)
- 2019 – cross-sectional analysis for formal volunteering only (published 2021)

Highlights report
This document provides a high level overview of the key findings from the Scottish Household Survey Volunteering Cross-Sectional analysis, 2016. The key statistical findings are presented as easy to understand, user-friendly infographics for each of the eight themes analysed.
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Caring Responsibilities
Volunteering participation for those with caring responsibilities, including analysis by weekly hours of care provided.
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Community Engagement and Citizenship
Volunteering participation and its relationship with ‘belonging to a local area’ and community decision-making.
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Culture
Volunteering participation for those that attend cultural events and participate in cultural activities.
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Health and Wellbeing
Volunteering participation and its relationship to general health, mental health, long-term health conditions and health behaviours.
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Household Characteristics
Volunteering participation by household tenure, how long adults have lived in local area, homeowner status, household size, number of children, total household income and benefits income
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Internet, Marital Status and Health Board
Volunteering participation by Internet usage, marital status and Health Board.
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Neighbourhood Characteristics
Volunteering participation and its relationship with ‘rate neighbourhood as a place to live’, neighbourhood engagement and green spaces.
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Sport
Volunteering participation for those that participate in sporting activities, including the frequency of sports participation and frequency of visits to outdoors for recreation and sports.
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