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Launched in 2005, GUS is an important longitudinal study, tracking the lives of young people and their families from birth through to teenage years and beyond. growingupinscotland.org.uk

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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
💡 #GUS is an important #LongitudinalResearch study, tracking the lives of thousands of young people and their families from birth through to the teenage years and beyond. Explore our topic guide and see the breadth of data available for analysis. 👉 growingupinscotland.org.uk/topic-overview
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
What can 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 data tell us about life at age 17? This visual summary of findings brings together key insights from Sweep 11, when cohort members were aged 17. Full report: www.gov.scot/publications... See more key findings and impact: growingupinscotland.org.uk/key-findings...
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A new study using #GUS data found that screen use was not consistently linked to poorer psychosocial development, highlighting the complexity of children's relationships with digital technology. Read in JAMA Network Open 👇 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮? Most young people in #Scotland (77%) are happy with their local area - but satisfaction drops among disabled young people and those in more deprived communities. #YoungPeople #Communities #LocalAreas #SocialResearch #EvidenceMatters
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
📲 #YoungPeople were asked about the sources of news and information about Scotland and politics: #SocialMedia was the primary source for over 60%, followed by TV and online news. Read more: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov... #GrowingUpInScotland #LongitudinalResearch #CohortStudy
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
When asked about plans after school, GUS found differences between the most and least deprived areas. Such as: #HigherEducation #YouthAspirations #DeprivedAreas #Careers
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
📊 #GUSDataBite Findings on #CivicParticipation, from the latest GUS. The survey also found that young people in the most deprived areas (65%) were less likely than those in the least deprived areas to be registered to vote (91%). Read more: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov...
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
📊 #GUSDataBite Findings from the latest 'Life at aged 17' report #YouthSafety #GenderDifferences #OnlineSafety #SocialResearch
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
📊 #GUSDataBite Findings from the latest GUS study on #PeerSupport #YouthRelationships Read more from the Life at 17 report: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov...
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
📢 REGISTER: @clscohorts.bsky.social is hosting a consultation in #Edinburgh to shape the Millennium Cohort Study Age 27 Sweep. #Researchers & #PolicyMakers are invited to shape data collection priorities on work, health, family and more. Details & registration: cls.ucl.ac.uk/events/mcs-a...
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MCS Age 27 Sweep: open consultation event (Edinburgh) | CLS
This open consultation event in Edinburgh will help shape the next sweep of the Millennium Cohort Study.
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
📊 #GUSDataBite Young people in more deprived areas rated their general health less positively than those in less deprived areas. #Health #YoungPeople #Scotland #GrowingUpinScotland #GUS Find out more: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov...
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
#GUSDataBite 📊 📚 The latest study found that: 45% of young people in Scotland reported that they 'read for enjoyment' when asked about how they spend their free time. Read the latest report here: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov... #NationalYearofReading2026 #GrowingUpInScotland
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
ICYMI: Read the latest GUS blog, written by @ScotCen colleague Eleanor Holman, on young people’s experiences of education during COVID. The blog examines the latest data from GUS: growingupinscotland.org.uk/young-people... #Education #Scotland #COVIDPandemic #Exams #Teaching #Blog
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
📊📱#GUSDataBite Findings on social media use from the latest 'Life at aged 17' report: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov... #SocialMedia #YoungPeople #YouthMentalHealth
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
#GUSDataBite 📊 Latest findings from the GUS survey on smoking, e-cigarettes and vape use at aged 17. Read the latest report here: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov... #HealthBehaviours #HealthResearch #CigaretteUse #ECigUse #VapeUse #GUS #YoungPeople #Scotland
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
💡Growing Up in Scotland (#GUS) is an important #LongitudinalResearch study, tracking the lives of thousands of young people and their families from birth through to the teenage years and beyond. Read the latest report, Life at Aged 17, here: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov...
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Valeria Skafida @valeriaskafida.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
📢 New paper with @evemull.bsky.social & @jdev65.bsky.social - we examine which children come into contact with social workers when mothers experience domestic abuse — and which do not. Open access article 👉https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/cfs.70112 @growingupinscot.bsky.social
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
📊 In the latest GUS study, 9% of young people stated that they were either ‘semi-vegetarian’ or ‘completely vegetarian’ whilst fewer than 1% of young people said that they were ‘vegan’... #GUSDataBite #Veganuary Read the latest report: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov...
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Population Research UK (PRUK) @popres-uk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
📢 New funding call from Population Research UK! Over £900K available to establish a policy exchange connecting policymakers & LPS researchers. Join our webinar on 28 January to learn more about the scope, expected deliverables and how to apply. Register: shorturl.at/Bf07f
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
#GUSDataBite - #CivicParticipation We found that a high number of young people were registered to vote. However, the data shows that young people in the most deprived areas (65%) were less likely than those in the least deprived areas to be registered to vote (91%).
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
GUS is a valuable longitudinal dataset spanning cognitive, social, emotional, health, education, family and community outcomes. Explore our topic guide and see the breadth of data available for analysis. 👉 growingupinscotland.org.uk/topic-overview
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
📊#GUSDataBite The latest GUS study asked young people about their experiences and views of employment, apprenticeships and training. Read the latest report: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov... #Work #YouthEmployment #Apprenticeships #Training
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Youth mental health: Findings from the latest #GUS report 'Life at Aged 17' Read the report here: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov... #MentalHealth #YouthWellbeing #Scotland
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
📊 #GUSDataBite Did you know that GUS collects data on peer support and relationships? GUS Topic guide: growingupinscotland.org.uk/topic-overview Latest study findings: growingupinscotland.org.uk/scottish-gov... #PeerSupport #YouthRelationships #YouthMentalHealth
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
ICYMI 👀: The recording of our recent Growing Up in Scotland (GUS) event, focusing on the experiences of 17–18 year olds, is now available. Presentations focused on various aspects of young people's lives, with key insights and trends from the latest report. Watch here: natcen.ac.uk/events/life-...
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
🚨NEW REPORT: The latest Growing Up in Scotland report has been published today. It presents findings about the lives of 17 year olds, using data collected from Birth Cohort 1 (BC1) of the Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS).🧵
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Ahead of the publication of GUS Life at age 17, revisit the report from Life at age 14 📄 www.gov.scot/publications... 1/2 ⬇️
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
👀 Look out for the latest Growing Up in Scotland report, due to be published in the coming weeks. The report presents findings about the lives of 17-year-olds living in Scotland, using data collected from Birth Cohort 1 (BC1) of the Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS).
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Good luck to any of our cohort members who may be getting some SQA results today! #Exams #SQAresults #Education #GrowingUpinScotland
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
📊Did you know we have a GUS topic guide? This guide can help you quickly review the data we have collected over the years. The full guide can be downloaded here: growingupinscotland.org.uk/using-gus-da... #SocialResearch #DataAnalysis #Scotland
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growingupinscot.bsky.social @growingupinscot.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Hello Bluesky👋 Growing Up in Scotland (GUS) provides a free, unique resource for anyone carrying out research into the lives of children and their families in Scotland. Follow along for insights and data Find out more ➡️ growingupinscotland.org.uk #Scotland #Research #ChildDevelopment
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