[pct-l] PCT Survey Request

[Eddie Hill]

Fellow PCT enthusiasts,

My name is Steph Fellows and I am a student at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo studying Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Ethics. I am working on a research project and need your help! It doesn't matter if you've hiked one mile on the PCT or 2,650 miles of it, everyone is encouraged to participate in the survey. The questionnaire has 44 items and should take approximately 10 minutes. Through these questions it is possible to determine the motivations of trail users as well as potential benefits attained (e.g., healthy lifestyle). With this information we hope to continue to educate the populace on the importance of designated trails like the PCT. We also hope to reinforce maintenance of the trail as well as convey the health benefits (mental and physical) of hiking. The survey can be accessed by the following link:

http://oira.cortland.edu/selectsurveyasp2/TakeSurvey.asp?SurveyID=42J475K1662KG


The survey hinges on your participation. We are struggling with participants right now. Please share this information with everyone you know and if you have any questions please contact Steph Fellows, sfellows at calpoly.edu.


I also have a very in depth explanation including the theories and method in which we are conducting this survey. If you would like to read into that I would be happy to send it to you.


Thanks and happy hiking!
Steph