Summary information

Study title

Greenwich Open Space Project : Household Survey and Group Transcripts, 1986

Creator

Limb, M., University College London, Department of Geography

Harrison, C. M., University College London, Department of Geography

Burgess, J., University College London, Department of Geography

Study number / PID

2237 (UKDA)

10.5255/UKDA-SN-2237-1 (DOI)

Data access

Restricted

Series

Not available

Abstract

Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.

A mixed methods collection.

This survey was undertaken to explore popular values for open land in the city and countryside building on the findings of in-depth discussion groups.
(The questionnaire survey is based on an analysis of in-depth discussion groups and is not designed to stand alone as a survey)

Main Topics:

Variables
Use of local open areas. Motivations and occasions for use. Use of walks. Views on management. Interpretation media used. Importance of open space for children. Use of countryside.
Socio-economic variables: age, sex, occupational status, family type, access to car.

Environment and conservation

AGEATTITUDESCHILDRENCOUNTRYSIDEENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTETHNIC GROUPSFOOTPATHSGENDERHOME OWNERSHIPHOUSEHOLDSLAND MANAGEMENTMOTIVATION

Data collection period

01/04/1986 - 01/06/1986

Country

England

Time dimension

Cross-sectional (one-time) study

Analysis unit

Individuals

Subnational

Urban residents

Universe

Residents of the London Borough of Greenwich, including neighbourhoods in Thamesmead, Woolwich, Eltham and Plumstead

Sampling procedure

Quota sample

Stratified by neighbourhood type (Acorn). Two subsamples based on housing type or ethnic mix were used in each area.

Kind of data

Text

Numeric

Data collection mode

Face-to-face interview

Transcripts of group discussions

Publisher

UK Data Service

Publication year

1987

Terms of data access

The Data Collection is available to UK Data Service registered users subject to the End User Licence Agreement.

Use of the data requires approval from the data owner or their nominee.

Harrison, C., Limb, M. and Burgess, J. (1987) 'Popular values for the countryside'
Limb, M., Harrison, C. and Burgess, J. (1987) 'Nature and the city - : popular values for a living world', Journal of Enviromental Management
Harrison, C., Limb, M. and Burgess, J. (1987) 'Exploring environmental values through the medium of small groups. : Part one : theory and practice', Environment and Planning
Harrison, C., Burgess, J. and Limb, M. (1985) The Greenwich Open Space Project : social spaces : : the Asian Women's Group summary report [Research report], .
Burgess, J., Limb, M. and Harrison, C. (1985) The Greenwich Open Space Project : treasured environments : : the Eltham Group summary report [Research report], .
Burgess, J., Limb, M. and Harrison, C. (1985) The Greenwich Open Space Project : the meanings of open space : : the Plumstead Group summary report [Research report], .
Harrison, C., Limb, M. and Burgess, J. (1986) 'Crossing boundaries :: a group analytic perspective in geographical research', Group Analysis, 235-43
Burgess, J., Harrison, C. and Limb, M. (1987) Exploring environmental values through the medium of small groups. : Part two : illustrations of a group at work [Research report], .
Limb, M., Burgess, J. and Harrison, C. (1986) 'Popular values for the countryside', Popular Values for the Countryside
Limb, M., Burgess, J. and Harrison, C. (1986) Recreation 2000 : views of the country from the city: views of the country from the city [Research report], : Landscape Research.