Evidence source for understanding more about community place attachment,
social cohesion, and connection with nature. The data was collected online
from October 2024 to December 2024. It includes social data gathered through
Likert scale questions, single and multiple open-ended questions, and
sociodemographic data from a representative sample of Eastern England
residents.
The data encompasses various aspects such as:
- Informed Consent- : Participants' agreement to participate in the
study, understanding that their participation is voluntary and that their
data will be used for research purposes.
- Demographic Information- : Includes questions about participants'
residential postcode, type of accommodation, home ownership status,
duration of residence, gender, age, ethnic group, highest educational
qualification, employment status, and annual household income.
- Area Attachment- : Participants' level of agreement with statements
about their attachment to their area, such as feeling attached to the
area, identifying strongly with it, and having fond memories of it.
- Natural Environment Attachment- : Participants' level of agreement
with statements about their attachment to the natural environment in their
area, such as feeling at peace in the natural environment and learning
about themselves when spending time there.
- Area Meaningfulness- : Participants' level of agreement with
statements about why their area is meaningful to them, including its
beauty, recreational opportunities, and cultural significance.
- Concerns About Area Changes- : Participants' concerns about
potential changes in their area, such as environmental or social changes.
- Favourite Coastal Place- : Information about participants'
favourite coastal place within the study area, including reasons for its
significance and frequency of visits.
- Travel and Activities- : Details about how participants travel to
their favourite coastal place, the duration of the journey, and the
activities they undertake while visiting
