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Area of Science:

  • Sociology of Science and Technology
  • Health Policy Analysis
  • Scottish Studies

Background:

  • Scotland faces a dual narrative: a 'sick' nation and a 'living lab' for medical research.
  • Post-devolution Scotland has pursued a health and wealth agenda, amplified during the 2014 independence referendum.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze how "imagined communities" and socio-technical imaginaries shape national identity and policy in Scotland.
  • To explore the interplay between devolution, healthcare, medical research, and national identity in Scotland.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of policy narratives and stakeholder perspectives.
  • Drawing on research conducted during the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.

Main Results:

  • Identities of Scotland as 'sick' and 'innovative' were actively constructed by stakeholders.
  • These competing narratives influenced discussions on the historical impact of devolution and future independence.
  • Policy narratives rooted in imagined identities played a crucial role in shaping healthcare and research agendas.

Conclusions:

  • The concept of "imagined communities" is vital for understanding how national identities are formed and influence policy.
  • Devolution has had a significant impact on Scotland's healthcare and medical research landscape, driven by specific policy narratives.
  • Understanding these narratives is key to comprehending Scotland's health and wealth agenda and its political future.