PercepÃÃo dos usuÃrios quanto à erosÃo costeira na praia da Boa Viagem, Recife (PE), Brasil

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2006

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The methodology used for assessing users environmental perception on Boa Viagem beach is discussed. The objective was to describe beach usersâ socio-economic profile, frequency, habits, type of use and perception regarding the beach environment, with emphasis on coastal erosion and its prevention. The procedures adopted in each steps of the research are described and compared with the literature. Useful suggestions and tools are given as a methodological basis on how to construct a questionnaire, form and manage a research team, make interviews, conduct fieldwork, treat and analyze the data. This material is for anyone who turns their interest in doing a socio-environmental study, and especially assessing fluctuating populations of beach users. Since the study of the relation between human and environment is a relatively new approach in the environmental sciences, it is essential to environmental scientists to be acquainted with the principles largely used by the social sciences. Current social research methods can be applied to beach users, respecting the necessary adaptations. The suggestions given in this paper are focused on team-based research. However, the principles discussed and the resulting questionnaire can also be applied for small-scale studies

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beach users questionnaire boa viagem beach beach management social research bias sample design oceanografia tropical beaches interview quali-quantitative data

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