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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableGdPark1
LabelWhat makes a good public park or local greenspace. choose one? :Q267
Question text Now I'd like to ask what you think makes a good public park or local green space? If you had to choose just one item from this list, what would it be?
Responses
-2 Skip, gaelic sample 0
1 Good lighting and security 210
2 Good paths for walking and exercise 188
3 Availability/quality of public toilets 59
4 Being close by 51
5 Being easy to get to on foot 87
6 Being easy to get to using your wheelchair 18
7 Having lots of plants, trees or flowers 90
8 Being well-maintained 412
9 Attractive views 34
10 Having good play facilities for children 229
11 Lots of other people using it 36
12 Being peaceful 41
13 Other (WRITE IN) 14
14 (None of these) 9
98 Don't know 4
99 Not answered 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2009
Interviewer InstructionsCARD B8
UniversePersons aged 18 years and over resident in Scotland, including north of the Great Glen.;Scottish Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. Data are collected annually.
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