Survey Of Local Residents Research Articles

Integrated Health Care – a population health approach in South Western Sydney

Introduction: Wollondilly Shire is a heterogeneous rural community (population 45,000) in the South Western Sydney growth corridor. The Wollondilly Health Alliance (WHA), a partnership between South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), South Western Sydney Medicare Local (SWSML) and Wollondilly Shire Council (WSC), was established in 2013 to address increasing needs for health services in the region. In addition, the WHA includes local primary care providers, Non Government Organisations (NGOs), local community groups and business representatives. The aims are to develop, implement and evaluate models of integrated care that enable enhanced connectivity between providers of primary and secondary care, embed a population health approach to preventative health care and self-management with the long term aim of more efficient use of health services, appropriate use of emergency departments and avoid unnecessary admissions. This paper describes the methodology and evaluation framework adopted for this project, and the progress to date. Methodology: The 3 partners in the WHA agreed to share equally in the costs of the initial planning phases of a health plan based on integrated care principles. The planning phase includes a comprehensive needs assessment, survey of local residents, desk top analysis of local health data including data extracted from local general practices, and extensive face to face consultations with over 100 local health services providers and staff of NGOs, government, and community organisations. The needs assessment information collected and analysed will guide a strategy and priority setting workshop with representation from the local health care providers and community. The workshop will address what integrated health will look like in Wollondilly, what strategies need to be employed, who will be responsible and the resources required. The evaluation framework will be both formative and summative, describing the context, structures and mechanisms established to implement and evaluate the model(s) of care established by the needs assessment and workshop, indicators of access to and impact on the actors in the delivery and use of primary and secondary care services, and patient outcomes. Outcomes to date/Discussion: The data collected so far by the Comprehensive Needs Assessment identified 17 local priorities (broken into 3 categories of population cohort issue, World Congress on Integrated Care 2014, Sydney, November 23-26, 2014. International Journal of Integrated Care – Volume 14, 8 December – URN:NBN:NL:UI:10-1-116683– http://www.ijic.org/ health issue and system issue) that need to be addressed to move towards an integrated care system. These priorities arose from more than 500 surveys completed by local residents, contributions received from over 35 different providers, and representatives from the 3 levels of government in this region. The priorities set in the workshop will be addressed in the presentation. Author: SWS Integrated Health Committee 5 August 2014

An Examination of Changes in Residents' Perceptions of Tourism Impacts Over Time: The Impact of Residents' Socio-demographic Characteristics

This study investigates whether there has been a change in residents' perceptions of various tourism impacts over time and the impact of residents' socio-demographic characteristics on those changes. A survey of local residents (n = 732 in 2004 and n = 590 in 2009) was carried out for collecting the data for this study which was then followed by focus groups, conducted in 2012, consisting of academics, local residents and the tourism experts to validate the outcome from the survey. The results suggest that there has been significant increase in the level of agreement of the Sunshine Coast residents during this period on some of the tourism impacts such as job creation, attracting more investment, providing more business for local people and more cultural exchange between tourists and residents. The results also suggest that there is a significant decline in their perceptions of tourism negatively affecting the way of living of local residents and likelihood of residents suffering from living in a tourism destination. The residents also feel that there will be a decline in parks and other recreational areas for local residents with growth in tourism. The study also found that demographic variables such as age, gender, income, education and occupation are likely to influence residents' perceptions of tourism impact over time. Implications for future tourism development plans for the region are discussed.

Assessment of the historical environmental changes from a survey of local residents in an urban–rural catchment

When attempting to address the environmental problems of a catchment, it is important to consider changes in a long-term environmental context. However, the long-term data on the state of the environment that are required for such an examination are rarely documented. Such data collection typically requires several years of investigation and observation. In addition, as there may be a significant time lag between the occurrence of a phenomenon and its cause, subsequent environmental investigations of changing animal and plant states scaling up to 5 years may be inadequate. We conducted a long-term analysis of the environmental changes in five sub-catchments of the Nagara River, Japan, assessing a period of 30 years, using a questionnaire survey approach involving local communities. Four sub-catchments of the Yoshida River were also analyzed for comparison. In addition, we attempted to clarify the relationship between various environmental factors and the space–time response of animals and plants. The survey included eight topics: assumed information, hydrological characteristics, habitat conditions for living things, forest state, land cover conditions, river awareness, free-entry information, and respondent information. Our method also has academic significance in that it validates the environmental agent extraction technique using a questionnaire survey. Our results identify management strategies for minimizing biodiversity loss due to climate change. Forest management and human activities should be undertaken with care, and the environmental context going forward into the next century should be considered for integrated catchment management. Elsewhere, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, a much expanded network of protected areas, and/or efforts to provide corridors to ease species movements may be necessary at the global level.

남해 가천마을 계단식 논의 경관보전에 대한 지역주민과 방문객의 인식 차이 비교연구

본 연구는 남해 가천마을의 계단식 논에 대해 지역주민과 방문객의 경관보전 인식을 비교하여 어떠한 차이가 나타나는지 규명하기 위해 수행하였다. 이를 위해 선행연구에 대한 고찰을 통해 문제점 및 시사점을 도출하였으며, 지역주민과 방문객을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 연구 결과, 계단식 논 경관에 대한 인식의 구성요인은 '생산', '정책', '경관', '관리', '활성화' 5가지로 분류되었다. 분석결과에 따르면 보전에 대해 지역주민이 방문객보다 긍정적으로 평가하였고, 대부분의 항목에서 인식 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 '생산', '경관', '활성화'의 항목에서 지역주민이 방문객보다 긍정적 평가를 하는 것으로 나타났고, 구체적으로 '생산'의 휴경지 논, 전통적인 논 형태, 잡초 베기, '경관'의 문화적 가치, 논두렁 및 석축, '활성화'의 행정과 주민의 공용프로그램, 축제나 행사로 인한 마을 활성화에 관한 항목에서 높게 평가하는 것으로 나타났다. '정책', '관리'의 항목에서는 방문객이 지역주민보다 긍정적 평가를 하는 것으로 나타났으며, 특히 '정책'의 명승지정, 직접지불제도, '관리'의 지역주민 및 방문객의 협동의 항목에서 높게 평가하는 것으로 나타났다. 이 같은 결과로 볼 때 지역주민과 방문객 사이의 인식 차이를 극복할 수 있도록 지역주민이 가지고 있는 계단식 논에 대한 역사 전통 문화 생산 등의 지식과 방문객의 의견을 활용하여 공통적 인식을 형성할 수 있는 방안 마련이 필요한 것으로 판단된다. This study was to identify the differences on cognitions for conservation on the Rice Terraces landscape between local residents and visitors. For this purpose, this study drew problems and implications through consideration about advanced studies and then carried out a survey of local residents and visitors. The results of this study analyzed five factors that are the components of cognition about the Rice Terraces landscape: production, policy, landscape, management, and revitalization. The Cognition of Rice Terraces landscape indicated that local residents had more positive evaluation than visitors did. In addition, there were indicated differences in most items. Particularly, the local residents had more positive evaluation than visitors did in production(rice paddy of fallow ground, form of traditional rice paddy, weeds), landscape(cultural value, footpath of rice field and stonewall), and revitalization(common program for local residents and visitors, village revitalization from festival and event). Visitors had a more positive evaluation than local residents in terms of policy(designation of a place of scenic beauty, direct payment) and management(cooperation of local residents and visitors). In consideration of these results, it needs to draw up measures that are able to build up a common cognition to overcome differences between local residents and visitors. It is based on the knowledge and opinions that visitors and local residents had concerning history, traditions, cultures and production.

Different Shades of Green: A Case Study of Support for Wind Farms in the Rural Midwest

Benton County, in north-central Indiana, USA has successfully sited more than 500 turbines. To understand Benton County's acceptance of wind farms, a holistic case study was conducted that included a document review, a survey of local residents and interviews with key stakeholders. Survey questionnaires were sent to 750 residents asking questions about attitudes toward the wind farms, perceived benefits and impacts from the wind farms, environmental attitudes, and demographic information. Key stakeholders were also interviewed for a deeper understanding of the historical timeline and community acceptance of the wind farm development. While there is limited opposition to the turbines, on the whole the community presents a front of acceptance. Financial, rather than environmental, benefits are the main reason for the acceptance. Although significant in other case studies, transparency and participation do not play a large role in Benton County's acceptance. Most residents are not concerned with either visual impacts or noise from the wind turbines. More concrete benefits to the community, such as reduced energy bills for county residents, could help to extend acceptance even further within the community. Although there are concerns about the acceptance of wind farms and the impacts of those farms on local residents in both peer-reviewed literature and popular media, we found little evidence of those concerns in Benton County. Instead, we found Benton County to be a community largely accepting of wind farms.

Determining the Effectiveness of an Advance LED Warning System for Rural Intersections

The majority of intersection-related fatal crashes occur at rural through–stop intersections. At these intersections, sight restrictions caused by vertical and horizontal curves negatively affect a driver's ability to safely accept a gap in the traffic stream. Static advance warning signs are sometimes installed at these intersections to warn drivers on the main through approaches that an intersection is ahead. These warning signs appear to be ineffective. A new advance LED warning system was developed and deployed at a rural through–stop intersection that had limited intersection sight distance because of a severe vertical curve. The warning system actively detected vehicles on all approaches and activated LED blinker warning signs for the conflicting movements. The research project included an analysis of driver behavior at the intersection, obtained through video data, and a survey of local residents and frequent users of the intersection. This paper presents the results of the research conducted to assess the effectiveness of this new LED warning system.

학교시설 복합화를 위한 지역주민의 요구에 관한 연구

As the educational environment is qualitatively improved by revision of the school curriculum, local residents become increasingly interested in sharing the educational environment through the mixed-use of school facilities. The purpose of this study was to obtain a better understanding of the use and need for school facilities. This study involved a literature review and a survey of local residents who have used school facilities. The results are as follows: (1) sports and learning facilities were the most used of five different types of school facilities, (2) school facilities were mainly used in the evenings (18:00~22:00 hrs), but the respondents differed in terms of time of use according to gender, age and work hours, (3) the result showed high needs for all types of facility and needs for sports facilities among them were the highest, and (4) preferred time of use was varied according to the type of facility and the residents' characteristics. In conclusion, this study explored various directions for the mixed-use of school facilities by analyzing local residents' current use and their needs for further use of these facilities, taking into account the different characteristics of the users.

Reducing alcohol-related harm and social disorder in a university community: a framework for evaluation

BackgroundIn New Zealand and other middle to high income countries, university student are at high risk of alcohol-related injury and other problems due to their typical pattern of episodic heavy...

Cultural ecosystem services in the context of offshore wind farming: A case study from the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein

Although frequently referred to in the literature, the concept of cultural ecosystem services (CES) has so far been limited in its application. Difficulties arise when specifying the nature of intangible values, but more significantly when it comes to relating intangible values to ecosystem functions. After setting out some conceptual issues, this paper uses a case study on the German North Sea coast to illustrate ways of operationalising the concept in a marine context. Based on a survey of local residents, we first identify current CES in the sea and the intangible values associated with them. Seascape and place emerge as useful conceptual bridges linking ecosystem functioning outcomes to key CES values. We then relate this to offshore wind farming, which some residents perceive as a significant threat to certain CES. Although the approach presented increases the visibility of intangible ecosystem values, the problem remains that such assessments are temporal, in need of added calibration and do not automatically put intangibles on a par with market ecosystem value.

Sports events and tourism: the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the significance of the inaugural Singapore Formula One Grand Prix within a tourism context. Impacts of the event and attitudes towards it are explored with a view to illuminating the consequences of and challenges inherent in sports events tourism for destinations with limited prior experience.Design/methodology/approachA case study approach is employed and the account is based upon the collection and analysis of materials in the public domain. This information is supplemented by primary data obtained from a survey of local residents and personal observation.FindingsThe Singapore Grand Prix is an example of sports events tourism, a subset of events tourism, which now has an important role in development and marketing strategies. Official expectations of the particular event seem to have been largely met, but understanding of its costs and benefits varies and whether the latter outweighs the former remains to be determined. Lessons have been learned from the experience, but the dynamic environment of tourism means constant change and new dilemmas to confront.Originality/valueThe use of sports events in tourism strategies is a comparatively recent trend in parts of Asia and the case of Singapore reveals some of the underlying factors and forces at work. Insights are afforded into impacts of major sports contests at such destinations and the obstacles to overcome in pursuit of success.

Household Structure, Migration Trends, and Residential Preferences in Inner-city León, Spain: Unpacking the Demographies of Reurbanization

This study examines the changing demography of the Spanish city of León, and aims to explore the manner in which its urban fabric was reshaped by processes of reurbanization, a dynamic whereby the inner city becomes more attractive to a wide variety of household types and social groups. We draw on sociodemographic analyses of municipal census data, as well as a customized questionnaire survey of local residents. Empirical evidence is provided both for the city as a whole and two inner-city districts, Casco Antiguo and El Ejido. Among other findings, it is argued that, although the contiguous built-up area of the city is clearly losing its inhabitants through out-migration and aging, there are a series of small-scale migration flows that increasingly concentrate "nontraditional" households in and around the city center. This is accompanied by an increasing trend toward "city-mindedness" as a residential choice and housing preference among both in-migrants and the long-time residential population. Overall, the evidence points to the emergence of a spatially fragile, fragmented reurbanization process.

Offshore wind power development as affected by seascape values on the German North Sea coast

In Germany, the first permits have now been issued for the construction of large-scale offshore wind farms in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This paper focuses on perceptions of the local seascape and the role of aesthetic seascape qualities in shaping local attitudes to offshore wind farming. Based on a survey of local residents in the districts of Dithmarschen and North Frisia, it shows that aesthetic seascape perception alone cannot account for local attitudes to offshore wind farming. Three main aspects seem to come together to determine these attitudes: deeply held convictions of the sea as a natural space, deeply held views of the local landscape and linked to this local identity, and also perceptions of renewable energies in combination with attitudes to issues such as climate change and sea level rise. The paper draws some conclusions on the future of the sea as a natural space or energy space.

Residents' Attitudes to Tourism in Central British Columbia, Canada

Traditionally dependent on extractive resource industries, communities located in peripheral regions of British Columbia are searching for economic diversification opportunities. Valemount, a small mountain community in central British Columbia, has recently attracted two large-scale resort development proposals. Based on a survey of local residents in Valemount, this paper examines residents' attitudes to tourism-induced socio-economic and recreational opportunities, and the future of tourism development. Linkages are explored between community attachment, community satisfaction, community concerns and tourism-related attitudes. Results indicate that the majority of residents are positive about tourism development. While resident satisfaction with current opportunities is low, and some residents are concerned about the negative impacts of tourism development, residents perceive that the potential benefits of tourism development outweigh its negative impacts. The positive reactions to tourism development should be seen in the context of declining importance of forestry and the lack of other economic opportunities. Research results serve as baseline information for monitoring resident attitudes in the future, and as a basis for initiating local level consultation processes for future tourism projects.

Local People, Nature Conservation, and Tourism in Northeastern Finland

Törn, A., P. Siikamäki, A. Tolvanen, P. Kauppila, and J. Rämet. 2007. Local people, nature conservation, and tourism in northeastern Finland. Ecology and Society 13(1): 8. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-02202-130108

A study of the current state of ecotourism in Shennongjia Forest Region in China : A questionnaire survey of local residents.

A study of the current state of ecotourism in Shennongjia Forest Region in China : A questionnaire survey of local residents.

Exploring the effects of negative publicity: News coverage and public perceptions of a university

Using content analysis of a local newspaper and data from a survey of local residents, this study examines the effects of negative publicity on public perceptions of a university. Greater exposure to unfavorable news articles was associated with lower levels of perceived reputation and trust in the university. These unfavorable perceptions were in turn related to decreased support for the university. Negative publicity, therefore, does more than shape perceptions; it may have effects on various forms of public support that would significantly affect an organization's current and future undertakings.

Conservation Policies for Protected Areas (Wetlands) in Greece: A Survey of Local Residents' Attitude

This study was carried out in 32 communities neighbouring four Ramsar wetlands in Northern Greece. In particular, it concerns the study of local residents' attitude regarding the ways of management and exploitation of the wetlands and their sociological features, using the opinion poll method (1600 questionnaires were distributed). The aim of this investigation is the evaluation of findings for planning of effective management and conservation policy of wetlands, incorporating the opinions of local residents. Further protection of the wetlands, awareness of local residents of the value of wetlands, tourism or agriculture development (in some cases), as well as more governmental support, became obvious results from this research.

Aspects of Residents' Perceptions of the GMC 400 - Canberra's V8 Supercar Race

The Inaugural GMC 400 Super Car Race was held in Canberra, Australia, on 11 June 2000 within the Parliamentary Precinct of the national capital. Some debate arose in the media about the appropriateness of the event for Canberra in general, and for the zone in particular. While the event was shown on television to all Australians, it is the residents of Canberra who are most affected by the traffic, by the visual impact of the infrastructure, and by other social costs. The residents are also the ones who experience any social benefits such as the excitement and the pride of hosting the event. This paper presents the results of a telephone survey of local residents conducted immediately after the weekend of the race to gauge residents' perceptions of the event and to test for differences in attitudes amongst different groups. Overall, the results of this study recognised that residents experienced some disruption and perceived some negative impacts of the event; however, they also perceived some of the positive impacts such as promotion for the national capital and community pride. The study also revealed that residents' perceptions differed according to several intrinsic variables, including attendance at the event, employment as a result of the event, interest in motorsports, and residential proximity to the race circuit.

How Stable are Public Responses to Changing Local Environments? A 'Before' and 'After' Case Study of River Restoration

This paper considers the stability of public responses to an urban river restoration scheme on the River Skerne, Darlington, UK, by comparing the results from surveys of local residents carried out before and after scheme implementation. This case study provides evidence of strong and generally consistent positive responses to the proposals and implemented scheme to return the straightened and channelized river to a more natural condition although support was more qualified after than before implementation. Although the scheme design and construction costs were high, nearly two-thirds regarded the scheme as value for money. Exploratory contingent valuation results on whether or not local residents were prepared to pay for the scheme were broadly stable over the two surveys.

Reregulation on an International River — A Case Study

The St. Croix River, the International Boundary between Mew Brunswick, Canada, and Maine, United States, was subject to water use conflicts in the early 1970's. At that time, the complaints of residents and commercial camp owners interested in water supply, recreation and shorefront properties, intensified. In April 1971, the International Joint Commission approved the International St. Croix River Board of Control's request to study two problem areas - water levels of Spednic Lake and flow fluctuations below the Vanceboro Dam - which were controlled by the Georgia Pacific Corporation, under an order of the Commission. The study was directed towards a better understanding of how and why the reservoirs were operated the way they were, and an attitude survey of local residents and camp owners in order to obtain an appreciation of their concerns. An operating plan for the reservoir system was developed, one which most nearly met the needs of all concerned.