Public perception vs ecological quality status: Examining the ecological restoration of the Congost River's Environment

This study examines the public’s perceptions of the ecological restoration of the Congost River over the past thirty years, focusing on the period between 2010 and 2022. We conducted a survey of 112 river users across five key zones identified through a pilot study for their high pedestrian density,...

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Autores: Zaldo-Aubanell, Quim, Mas-Ponce, Antoni, Asbert, Guiu, Clota, Berta, Isnard, Manel, Proia, Lorenzo, Bach, Albert, Sànchez Mateo, Sònia
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Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
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Acceso en línea:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34615
https://hdl.handle.net/10459.1/466354
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Ecological indicators
Public perception
Sociodemographic groups
Survey analysis
Environmental restoration strategies
Environmental attitudes
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spelling Public perception vs ecological quality status: Examining the ecological restoration of the Congost River's EnvironmentZaldo-Aubanell, QuimMas-Ponce, AntoniAsbert, GuiuClota, BertaIsnard, ManelProia, LorenzoBach, AlbertSànchez Mateo, SòniaEcological indicatorsPublic perceptionSociodemographic groupsSurvey analysisEnvironmental restoration strategiesEnvironmental attitudesThis study examines the public’s perceptions of the ecological restoration of the Congost River over the past thirty years, focusing on the period between 2010 and 2022. We conducted a survey of 112 river users across five key zones identified through a pilot study for their high pedestrian density, aiming to analyse how different sociodemographic groups perceive the river’s ecological state. A structured questionnaire was distributed along both sides of the river to engage a diverse range of individuals typically utilizing the river environment. The collected data were analysed using regression models and Mann-Whitney U tests to assess differences between groups, with Bonferroni adjustments applied to control for multiple comparisons. The results reveal a broad increase in appreciation for the river since 2010, alongside measurable ecological improvements supported by scientific data. Despite these positive changes, a majority of surveyed users remain sceptical about the river’s recovery, with less pronounced scepticism among older respondents, those with higher education, and environmental volunteers. These groups’ perceptions align more closely with empirical evidence, highlighting the influence of sociodemographic factors on environmental awareness. Individuals living closer to natural settings and frequent river visitors were found to be more attuned to changes in the river’s environment, particularly in aesthetic and sensory aspects. The study underscores the persistence of a perceptual gap between scientific assessments of ecological health and public sentiment, emphasizing the complex relationship between community perceptions and objective environmental indicators. These insights underline the complex relationship between community perceptions and objective environmental indicators, reflecting a broader trend in environmental awareness and the importance of factual communication in ecological issues.This research was funded by Granollers City Council within the framework of INTERLACE (INTERnational cooperation to restore and connect urban environments in Latin America and Europe – Horizon 2020 Project No. 887396) and by Fundaci´ o RIVUS, in collaboration with Consorci Bes` os Tordera.Elsevier2024info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34615https://hdl.handle.net/10459.1/466354reponame:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunyainstname:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)InglésReproducció del document publicat a https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34615Heliyon, 2024, vol. 10, núm. 14, art. e34615info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/H2020/887396cc-by (c) The Authors, 2024Attribution 4.0 Internationalinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/oai:recercat.cat:10459.1/4663542026-05-29T05:05:01Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Public perception vs ecological quality status: Examining the ecological restoration of the Congost River's Environment
title Public perception vs ecological quality status: Examining the ecological restoration of the Congost River's Environment
spellingShingle Public perception vs ecological quality status: Examining the ecological restoration of the Congost River's Environment
Zaldo-Aubanell, Quim
Ecological indicators
Public perception
Sociodemographic groups
Survey analysis
Environmental restoration strategies
Environmental attitudes
title_short Public perception vs ecological quality status: Examining the ecological restoration of the Congost River's Environment
title_full Public perception vs ecological quality status: Examining the ecological restoration of the Congost River's Environment
title_fullStr Public perception vs ecological quality status: Examining the ecological restoration of the Congost River's Environment
title_full_unstemmed Public perception vs ecological quality status: Examining the ecological restoration of the Congost River's Environment
title_sort Public perception vs ecological quality status: Examining the ecological restoration of the Congost River's Environment
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Zaldo-Aubanell, Quim
Mas-Ponce, Antoni
Asbert, Guiu
Clota, Berta
Isnard, Manel
Proia, Lorenzo
Bach, Albert
Sànchez Mateo, Sònia
author Zaldo-Aubanell, Quim
author_facet Zaldo-Aubanell, Quim
Mas-Ponce, Antoni
Asbert, Guiu
Clota, Berta
Isnard, Manel
Proia, Lorenzo
Bach, Albert
Sànchez Mateo, Sònia
author_role author
author2 Mas-Ponce, Antoni
Asbert, Guiu
Clota, Berta
Isnard, Manel
Proia, Lorenzo
Bach, Albert
Sànchez Mateo, Sònia
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Ecological indicators
Public perception
Sociodemographic groups
Survey analysis
Environmental restoration strategies
Environmental attitudes
topic Ecological indicators
Public perception
Sociodemographic groups
Survey analysis
Environmental restoration strategies
Environmental attitudes
description This study examines the public’s perceptions of the ecological restoration of the Congost River over the past thirty years, focusing on the period between 2010 and 2022. We conducted a survey of 112 river users across five key zones identified through a pilot study for their high pedestrian density, aiming to analyse how different sociodemographic groups perceive the river’s ecological state. A structured questionnaire was distributed along both sides of the river to engage a diverse range of individuals typically utilizing the river environment. The collected data were analysed using regression models and Mann-Whitney U tests to assess differences between groups, with Bonferroni adjustments applied to control for multiple comparisons. The results reveal a broad increase in appreciation for the river since 2010, alongside measurable ecological improvements supported by scientific data. Despite these positive changes, a majority of surveyed users remain sceptical about the river’s recovery, with less pronounced scepticism among older respondents, those with higher education, and environmental volunteers. These groups’ perceptions align more closely with empirical evidence, highlighting the influence of sociodemographic factors on environmental awareness. Individuals living closer to natural settings and frequent river visitors were found to be more attuned to changes in the river’s environment, particularly in aesthetic and sensory aspects. The study underscores the persistence of a perceptual gap between scientific assessments of ecological health and public sentiment, emphasizing the complex relationship between community perceptions and objective environmental indicators. These insights underline the complex relationship between community perceptions and objective environmental indicators, reflecting a broader trend in environmental awareness and the importance of factual communication in ecological issues.
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