Individual and societal benefits of citizen science in ecology and the environment
Domain
Society
Qualitative/Quantitative
Qualitative and quantitative
Primary/Secondary data
Not specified
Source of data
Not specified
Time series
No
Unit of measurement (observation)
Absolute values & nominal
Unit of analysis
Project
Analytical level (logic model)
Outcome, impact
Links with indicators in other domains
Environment
Data collection method(s)
Not specified
Data collection item(s)
Not indicated, but can be derived from the 'indicator building' field
Indicator building
Increased awareness of conservation and the environment
Creating next-generation conservation leaders and champions
Improved wellbeing and livelihoods
Enhanced capacity and empowerment of all stakeholders in conservation
Greater ownership; increased trust; change in tolerance and attitudes towards nature
Change in widening perspectives Developing and enhancing skills sets
Availability of data
Low
Feasibility
Insufficient information to judge
Comments/caveats
The items listed for the indicator building can be used to derive data collection items in simplistic ways. However, sound implementation would need to draw on scientific research in a number of relevant disciplines.