Public attitudes and perceptions towards the ocean as an input for public policy

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dc.contributor.authorNahuelhual, Laura
dc.contributor.authorvon Below, Jonathan
dc.contributor.authorEngler, Alejandra
dc.contributor.authorCampos, Gonzalo
dc.contributor.authorBianchi, Javiera
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T16:16:17Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T16:16:17Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractAmidst growing concerns about ocean health and the sustainability of coastal communities, understanding local perceptions and attitudes towards these issues is critical. This research addresses this gap by investigating the views of Chilean coastal communities, offering insights into their relationship with the ocean. We designed and distributed a nationwide online citizen consultation between January and May 2022, covering a range of topics from ocean health perceptions to the frequency of respondents' interaction with the ocean, from which 1221 responses were obtained from all 16 regions of Chile. The data was analyzed using factor analysis of mixed data (FAMD) and cluster analysis. Five distinct clusters were identified, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of community perspectives on ocean-related issues. Cluster 1, comprising mainly middle-aged males, associates the ocean with power, mystery, and economic benefits, emphasizing biodiversity as a crucial indicator of ocean health. In Cluster 2, predominantly retired individuals above 60, engaged in contemplative ocean interactions, prioritize ocean cleanliness and identify overexploitation as a key concern. Cluster 3, composed mostly of females aged 30-60, finds emotional connections like calmness and hope in recreational ocean activities. Young females in Cluster 4, primarily university students, perceive a healthy ocean as pristine and endless and a damaged ocean as an unclean environment. Cluster 5, consisting mostly of coastal residents below 20, predominantly high school students, engage in ocean activities through consumption and contemplation, associating a healthy ocean with cleanliness despite minimal perceived benefits. Our findings highlight the multifaceted nature of human-ocean relationships, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions informed by these diverse perspectives.
dc.description.funderAgencia Nacional de Investigacion y Desarrollo de Chile, ANID
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107175
dc.identifier.eissn1873-524X
dc.identifier.issn0964-5691
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107175
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/90539
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:001241605400001
dc.language.isoen
dc.revistaOcean & coastal management
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectCommunity opinion
dc.subjectMarine environment
dc.subjectOcean governance
dc.subjectSustainable development goals
dc.subjectOcean literacy
dc.subject.ods14 Life Below Water
dc.subject.ods04 Quality Education
dc.subject.ods13 Climate Action
dc.subject.ods15 Life on Land
dc.subject.ods02 Zero Hunger
dc.subject.ods12 Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject.odspa14 Vida submarina
dc.subject.odspa04 Educación de calidad
dc.subject.odspa13 Acción por el clima
dc.subject.odspa15 Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
dc.subject.odspa02 Hambre cero
dc.subject.odspa12 Producción y consumo responsable
dc.titlePublic attitudes and perceptions towards the ocean as an input for public policy
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen254
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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