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Results. The internet research was valuable and much relevant information was obtained

The Research Report | Marking criteria | Nature and Purpose | Teaching and Learning Strategies | Introduction | Evaluation | Further Research | Bibliography | Part 1 - Personal Background | Results from the Questionnaire |


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The internet research was valuable and much relevant information was obtained. The main findings have already been described in the Context section.

 

To summarise, the main findings were that global public awareness about environmental issues is increasing but that it is still at low levels in most parts of the world. Past research on barriers to changing lifestyles suggested that lack of education and poor access to ethical and environmentally friendly goods and services were the main difficulties to overcome in getting people to change their lifestyles.

 

The results from the questionnaire were very useful. The analysis of data for each question is set out in Appendix 10.3. The main findings from the questionnaire can be summarised as:

 

 

Table 1 – Proportion of Males and Females Prepared to Take Action

 

Percentage prepared to take this type of action
Male Female
52% 64%

 

Table 2 – Public Opinion on Responsibility for Action

 

Group Percentage of respondents identifying as the most responsible for protecting biodiversity
International Organisations  
Governments  
Local Business and Organisations  
Individual Citizens  
Other  

Finally the unstructured interviews revealed that young people were more aware of the need to do something than was expected from the results of the questionnaire. All interviewees said that it was important to protect biodiversity and that individuals should take action at a personal level.

 

One interviewee said, ‘I understand the need to do something to improve the environment and biodiversity. I try to buy ethical clothing that comes from FairTrade sources and organic cotton, but they are hard to get locally and cost more. They can be unfashionable too.’ Similarly, another interviewee suggested that, ‘the best way to take action is to live simply and recycle waste products like glass. But we live in an apartment and practically it is not easy to carry these things to the recycling centre.’

 

When asked about barriers to action most said it was due to lack of education and help in knowing what to do to make a difference. One person said, ‘we learn about the problem in science but not how to take personal steps to improve the situation.’ Another comment was, ‘we are lucky to be getting information in school; many older people didn’t have the same chance to learn about these things; my parents for example.’

 

Overall the analysis of the data shows that young people are generally aware of the issue of declining biodiversity and can identify several barriers to personal action.

 

 



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