Young Scot · 2022
Young Scot surveyed 1,045 young people aged 11–25 across all Scottish local authority areas in autumn 2022 to understand the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on their daily lives, health, and finances. The findings reveal widespread negative effects: 80% had changed how they used heating, 50% reported poor mental health linked to the crisis, and over 70% were worried about their parents or carers. Young people described cutting back on food, socialising, and activities, and many were contributing more to household finances.