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Social Research Asociation (SRA) Evening Seminar 21st May 2003, 5:00pm The Nuffield Foundation 28 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3JS Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles in Britain There have been major changes in British family life in recent decades, including important shifts in people's sexual attitudes and behaviour. Kaye Wellings from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine will give a very timely talk about the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles in Britain (2000). This is the second major survey of this type and is funded by the Medical Research Council, with support from the Department of Health. The survey aims to respond to recent areas of policy concern and to explore how sexual behaviour has changed over the last decade. A random sample of over 11,000 adults were interviewed about issues such as general health and use of health services, family and learning about sex, first sexual experiences and sources and use of contraceptives. Kaye Wellings is one of the founders of the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles in Britain and a principal investigator on both the first (1990) and second (2000) surveys. She will talk about the key methodological issues involved in a study of this nature and will outline some recent findings from the 2000 survey. The seminar is free to SRA members, while a small charge of £5 is payable by non-members. The seminar will take place at The Nuffield Foundation, Founders Room, 28 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3JS. The seminar will start promptly at 5:00pm, followed by drinks in a local bar at 6.30pm. The Social Research Association looks forward to welcoming you.