The table illustrates the participation rates of Scottish adults in various cultural activities over the past year, categorized by age group.
Overall, participation in performances such as dancing, singing, playing musical instruments, or acting is the most popular activity, with the highest engagement among those aged 16-24 (35%). This figure decreases with age, reaching 22% in the 25-44 group, 17% in the 45-74 group, and stabilizing at 22% for all age groups combined.
Craft-making shows a contrasting trend, gaining popularity with age. It starts at 11% for the youngest age group, increases to 17% for the 25-44 age group, and peaks at 22% for the 45-74 group. Similarly, cultural purchases (e.g., books, music, tickets) are consistent across age groups, ranging from 11% to 18%, with the highest rate in the oldest participants.
Visual arts engagement is most common in the youngest group (30%) and declines significantly with age. Writing and computer-based activities have lower overall participation, with writing showing the highest involvement (17%) among those aged 16-24.
In summary, younger adults are more active in performances and visual arts, while older adults prefer crafts and cultural purchases.