The provided table illustrates the results of a survey conducted on 6800 Scottish adults aged 16 and above, regarding their engagement in various cultural activities within the past 12 months.
Overall, the data depicts the prevalence of participation in different cultural activities across four age groups, namely 16-24, 25-44, 45-64, and all aged 16 and over. The highest participation is observed in ‘Any performance’, particularly among the age groups 25-44 and all aged 16 and over, while the lowest involvement is seen in ‘Computer based’ activities, especially among the age group 45-64 and all aged 16 and over.
Analyzing the specific age groups, it is evident that the majority of individuals within the 16-24 age bracket engaged in entertainment activities, predominantly dancing and singing, with a participation rate of 35%. Additionally, visual arts captured the interest of a considerable proportion within this age group. Conversely, participation in computer-based activities was notably minimal for this age group. Moving on to the 25-44 age category, similar to the younger cohort, ‘Any performance’ garnered the highest participation at 22%, followed by engagement in crafts and cultural purchases. Conversely, the lowest engagement was observed in the domain of writing. Furthermore, the older age group, aged 45-64, and above, exhibited a marked preference for undertaking crafts and cultural purchases, attaining percentages of 22% and 18% respectively. ‘Any performance’ and visual arts also garnered notable participation among older adults, with percentages of 17% and 11% respectively.