Truth About Youth 2025-26 Survey

Overview

Young people can help shape their own future by taking part in our survey and sharing their views to help Young Scot and partners design services that reflect what matters most to them.

Young Scot's annual Truth About Youth survey, open to everyone aged 11 to 25, explores the realities of growing up in Scotland today - from exposure to cyber crimes and scams, social media, body image and mental wellbeing.

This year’s survey also focuses on young people’s perception of safety to better understand how feelings of insecurity can affect their choices - whether that’s going out with friends, taking part in activities or feeling comfortable in their local area.

The results will help paint a clearer picture of the issues shaping young people’s lives and highlight what needs to change to ensure all young people can thrive.

By taking part, young people will help build a stronger understanding of what’s really going on for their generation and ensure their voices are heard in shaping Scotland’s future.

Police Scotland and Young Scot are working together to ensure young people's feedback supports us in doing what young people expect from their police service.