Recent
Report of an independent assessment
Two years ago, in the Children's Plan, the DCSF committed itself to commission an independent assessment of the impact of the commercial world on children's wellbeing. That assessment, led by Professor David Buckingham, is now complete. As part of the process SIRC was commissioned to undertake two major reviews: Children and Family Life: Socio-Demographic Changes and The Ecology of Family Life. more
Psychological impact & the lessons of recession
There can be very few people in Britain who are unaware that we have been living in times of recession…It is clear that people — even those unaffected directly — are worried, especially about their future financial security. But are there some positive lessons to be learnt? more
The role and citizen impact of Public Service Broadcasting
As a complement to the extensive work contributed by other players on the rapid advances in technology and consumer behaviour, the work is designed to review and present the available data on broader social trends which may impact on PSB in the future…more
Passion, emotion and the 'beautiful game'
The Football Passions report summarises extensive sociological research across 18 countries in Europe. The objectives of the study were to capture the emotions of being a football fan and to compare the feelings, expressions and behaviour of fans associated with support of their football teams…more.
Naming and Praising Update
June 2000 'Naming and Praising' Award – for responsible reporting of health and science issues – goes to BBC Online for their item on new worries about the contraceptive pill.
The piece follows the guidelines in the SIRC/RI Code of Practice to the letter. The BBC clearly recognise the dangers of causing another panic about the pill, and give reassurance about the minimal risks in the second line, repeated regularly throughout the article, which is calm, balanced and thoughtful. Even the headline is non-alarmist, a rare example of responsible sub-editing.
Any journalist looking for a textbook example of how to cover health-risk issues should read this BBC item.
