Aims
The aim of this methodology is to generate socioeconomic data.
Method and effort
Although a great part of the socioeconomic information is acquired through administrations or private entities, the data are usually very general on demographic or economic matters. For a detailed socioeconomic characterization of the natural space of Sierra Nevada, we need to use specific methodologies, for which, in the socioeconomic sphere, in situ studies are made using surveys.
By questionnaires, we will gather information of different types: satisfaction, opinion, characterization, evaluation, contingent, etc. We will use structured and semi-structured questionnaires with open and closed responses. For closed multiple-choice responses, nominal scales will be used, i.e. interval and Likert.
Periodicity
The periodicity depends on the type of study, varying between a continuous survey (e.g. public use) annual (e.g. social participation) or occasional without a defined periodicity (e.g. livestock-characterization analysis).
Results
- Participatory mapping of vegetation, land use and anthropogenic activities in ecosystems Taller de cartografia participativa en Cañar – 2014
- Compilation of old photos to characterize the use of natural resources in Sierra Nevada. Concurso de Fotografia Historica en Cañar – 2014
- Press article: “El éxodo de la Alpujarra”. Periódico Ideal, 23/04/2015, pag.20. Download PDF Español
References
Fernández, M., Cuenca, E., Salinas, J.A., Campos, J., Aragón, J.A., García, V.J., Martín, J.M., Aranda, J. y Vallberg, V. 2007. Impacto socioeconómico del espacio natural protegido Sierra Nevada: 1989-2005. Consejería de Medio Ambiente. Junta de Andalucía. Sevilla. 145 pp.
Guyatt, G. H., Townsend, M., Berman, L. B. y Keller, J.N. 1987. A comparison of Likert and visual analogue scales for measuring change in function. J. Chron. Dis., 40 (12): 1129-1133.
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