2014 independence referendum
Constructing the Visual Online Political Self: An Analysis of Instagram Use by the Scottish Electorate
Author / Creator: Jamie Mahoney
Media type: Academic Paper
Date published:
The Scottish electorate used image-sharing for self-expression. They posted a variety of visual content. It showed a diversity of political opinion. People used Instagram to craft and present their "political selves".
Whose voices are heard in the news? A study of sources in television coverage of the Scottish independence referendum
Author / Creator: Marina Dekavalla
Media type: Academic Paper
Date published:
Male-dominated political elites are the main focus in the news. The coverage represents the views of politicians to the public. It provides limited public participation in the political debate.
The Yes Volunteers: Capturing the biggest grassroots campaign in Scotland’s history
Author / Creator: Iain Black
Media type: Assessment report
Date published: March 2016
This report examines who the volunteers of the 2014 Yes campaign were, what they did, what they thought of the campaign and their experience of it and the results from it provide evidence to support, refine or debunk ideas held about the campaign.