Research and analysis

Taking Part survey: Longitudinal dataset - Guide to use

A short guide to using the longitudinal dataset from the Taking Part survey

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Published: 5 January 2016

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Longitudinal dataset - Guide to use

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Since Year 8 of the Taking Part survey (2012/13), a longitudinal component has been included in the survey, whereby the same individuals are re-interviewed annually.

The aim of the longitudinal component is to enable greater understanding of the extent and cause of changes over time in participation in and engagement with cultural and sporting activities at the individual level, and as well as pathways in and out of participation and engagement.

Taking Part is the key evidence source for DCMS and was commissioned primarily to provide a single evidence source on participation in culture and sport. The survey is currently used to measure and inform departmental indicators, inform the development and impact of DCMS policy, and to understand the drivers and barriers of participation in cultural and sporting activities.

Published 5 January 2016