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Enjoying the Outdoors: Monitoring the impact of Coronavirus and social distancing Presentation of results A Research Proposal to 56 Degree Insight for Scottish Natural Heritage from 56 Degree Insight Ltd Tuesday, 8 October 2019 1 st July
Tuesday, 8 October 2019
A Research Proposal to from 56 Degree Insight Ltd
1st July 2020
Presentation of results 56 Degree Insight for Scottish Natural Heritage
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March to 28th May 2020 with measures put in place to slow the spread of Coronavirus.
travel to be undertaken, limits on outdoor visits and time to only be spent with household members.
how the Scottish population behaved and felt during and immediately after the initial lockdown period from 23rd March to 28th May.
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A survey of the population to provide an accurate measure of how things have changed during lockdown and what we may expect in the future…
How did behaviour change during lockdown?
(places, activities, distance travelled).
How did attitudes to the
lockdown?
time outdoors?
they are obtaining?
change attitudes?
What longer term changes might we see as we move from lockdown?
use their local greenspaces in a different way when lockdown rules are eased?
engage differently with nature when lockdown rules are eased?
people to change their behaviours in the ways they want to?
How did engagement with nature change during lockdown?
everyday nature?
nature (e.g. through a window, in garden or in a local greenspace).
benefit people?
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Friday 29th May and Friday 5th June.
class and region
residence to provide a nationally representative sample (aged 16+).
collection delivered in partnership with consumer panel provider Dynata.
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19% 10% 12% 25% 34% Never Less often Once a week Several times a week Every day
71% at least
a week SPANS May 2019 SPANS March 2020
(pre lockdown)
22% 22% 22% 21% 16% 16% 26% 24% 14% 17%
59% at least
a week
Frequency of visits to the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during lockdown (23rd March to 28th May 2020)
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39% 29% 34% 33% 34% 33%
42%
24% 38% 29% 45% 29% 45% 35% 27% 37% 37% 42% 40% 33% 24% 37% 35% 38% 37% 34% 38% 36% 41% 33% 9% 12% 11% 11% 9% 13% 4% 19% 8% 13% 6% 12% 6% 10% 13% 16% 21% 13% 16% 24% 30% 17% 23% 17% 21% 16% 20% 13% 14% 28% Male Female 16-34 35-54 55-69 70+ 10% Least Deprived 10% Most Deprived ABC1 C2DE Yes No Very good Good Fair, Bad
Bad
Every day Once/several times a week Less often Never Gender Age SIMD Dog in home General Health
Frequency of visits to the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during lockdown (23rd March to 28th May 2020) by population group
Socio-economic
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29% 14% 22% 21% 15%
Decreased a lot during lockdown Decreased a little during lockdown No change during lockdown Increased a little during lockdown Increased a lot during lockdown
Amount of time spent outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during the initial lockdown period compared to a year ago
Overall 43% decreased time outside but greater decreases amongst:
Overall 36% increased time outside but greater increases amongst:
Note: the question measured cumulative time spent
time a year ago. This could be impacted on by both the frequency and average duration of visits taken.
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58% 6% 5% 5% 3% 2% 2%
Adhering to lockdown/ rules/ nervous to go outdoors Nowhere else to go/ cannot do normal leisure Not been able to spend time with friends/family/socialising Couldn't go normal sports/outdoor pursuits/ go to gym Avoiding people/other people not social distancing Nowhere local to go Unable to travel
24% 12% 11% 9% 6% 4% 4% 4% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2%
More free time (e.g. furloughed/ not at university) Good weather Something to do/ bored/ to fill time Time is more flexible e.g. working from home, kids off school To stay fit/healthy/exercise Couldn't go normal sports/outdoor pursuits/ go to gym A way to relax/unwind/gain mental health benefits Adhering to lockdown/ rules/ nervous to go outdoors Nowhere else to go/ cannot do normal leisure More dog walking/ longer dog walks Getting fresh air Opportunity to take kids out/ spend time with family Trying to get out every day/ follow advice to exercise daily
REASONS FOR INCREASING TIME OUTDOORS DURING LOCKDOWN REASONS FOR DECREASING TIME OUTDOORS DURING LOCKDOWN
Reasons for changing amount of time spent outdoors during the initial lockdown period (23rd March to 28th May 2020)
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Following the rules… “I am shielded due to underlying health issues.” “Was only allowed out once a day. I would normally be out multiple times a day.” Fearful “I'm very anxious about being around other people.” “I felt safer staying at home.” More time “I am not going to work so more time to spend outdoors.” “More time to do these things because school is not open.” Good weather “Because the weather was hot and sunny and I wanted to be outside” “Weather was good, nothing else to do.” Something to do “Fewer other options to distract.” “To relieve the boredom of being indoors.” REASONS FOR INCREASING TIME OUTDOORS DURING LOCKDOWN REASONS FOR DECREASING TIME OUTDOORS DURING LOCKDOWN
Reasons for changing amount of time spent outdoors during the initial lockdown period (23rd March to 28th May 2020)
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57% 46% 18% 14% 12% 12% 8% 8% 6% 6% 3%
Walking <2 miles Walking 2-8 miles Running\jogging Cycling on paths/ tracks Cycling on public roads Playing with children Walking 8 miles+ Other wildlife\nature watching Birdwatching Cycling off paths, tracks or roads Hillwalking\mountaineering
SPANS 2019/20 During lockdown May 2019 March 2020 Any Walking 89% 77% 84%
57% 34% 35%
46% 40% 43%
8% 4% 4%
3% 3% 3% Any Cycling 22% 8% 4% Running/ jogging 18% 5% 4%
Activities undertaken outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during initial lockdown period (23rd March to 28th May 2020)
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14% 14% 24% 21% 27% 25% 28% 31%
25%
32% 38% 52% 54% 40% 48% 37% 45% 48% 41% 54% 50% 48%
35% 32% 36% 30% 36% 30% 24% 28% 21% 19% 14%
Other wildlife\nature watching Birdwatching Walking - less than 2 miles Running\jogging Walking 2-8 miles Cycling - on paths and tracks Cycling - on public roads Playing outdoors with children Cycling - not on paths and tracks or roads Walking - more than 8 miles Hillwalking\mountaineering
Decreased No change Increased
NET CHANGE +21% +18% +11% +9% +9% +5%
Outdoor activities undertaken during the initial lockdown period compared to a year ago by population group
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Places visited during outdoor visits taken in the initial lockdown period compared to a year ago by population group
44% 42% 37% 22% 16% 13% 11% 9% 8% 8% 7% 7% 6% 3% 3%
Roadside/ street pavements Local Park or open space Paths/tracks which are away from the roadside Woodland\forest River Village Beach Canal Wildlife area/nature reserve Farmland Mountain\hill Sea\Sea loch Loch Moorland Cliff
During lockdown SPANS May 2019 Normally only walked/cycled 73% 34% Less than 2 miles 9% 2-5 miles 11% 25% 6-10 miles 5% 14% 11-20 miles 1% 7% More than 20 miles 1% 20%
Forms of transport used/distance travelled during visits to outdoors taken for leisure, recreation or exercise during initial lockdown period (23rd March to 28th May 2020)
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28% 29% 29% 33% 28% 35% 36% 33%
32%
38% 37% 41% 43% 40% 47% 40% 39% 40% 35% 54% 44% 44% 50% 53% 43% 48% 45% 42% 49% 40% 32% 32% 31% 33% 18% 21% 20% 17% 15% 19% 15% 14% 15% 11% 14%
Roadside/ street pavements Paths/tracks which are away from the roadside Woodland\forest Local Park or open space Farmland River Canal Village Moorland Wildlife area/nature reserve Mountain\hill Loch Sea\Sea loch Cliff Beach
Decreased No change Increased
NET CHANGE +4% +3% +2% 0%
Places visited during outdoor visits taken in the initial lockdown period compared to a year ago by population group
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Access to private garden, 71% Access to private communal garden, 14% Access to other private outdoor space (e.g. balcony, yard, patio), 6% No private garden
space, 9%
Access to a private garden or other private outdoor space
Overall 71% of Scottish adults have access to a private garden but this is lower amongst:
50%
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62% 42% 36% 36% 30% 13%
Sitting or relaxing in a garden or other outdoor space attached to my home Gardening, sowing seeds, growing flowers or vegetables Enjoying nature or wildlife in a garden or other
Enjoying nature or wildlife while outdoors in my local area (e.g. noticing the changing seasons, trees coming into leaf, birds and other wildlife) Enjoying nature or wildlife from indoors (e.g. through a window) None of these Engagement with nature during initial lockdown period (23rd March to 28th May 2020)
Higher amongst: Women (66% v 57% men) Over 55s (56%), 10% least deprived areas (56%) Over 55s (44%) ABC1s (41%) Remote rural residents (54%)
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63% 45% 40% 44% 29% 7% 54% 25% 19% 21% 24% 22% 61% 41% 35% 17% 31% 25%
Sitting or relaxing in a garden or other outdoor space attached to my home Gardening, sowing seeds, growing flowers or vegetables Enjoying nature or wildlife in a garden or other outdoor space attached to my home Enjoying nature or wildlife while outdoors in my local area (e.g. noticing the changing seasons, trees coming into leaf, birds and other wildlife) Enjoying nature or wildlife from indoors (e.g. through a window) None of these
Visited at least once a week Visited less often Never visited
Engagement with nature during initial lockdown period (23rd March to 28th May 2020)
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Engagement with nature during the initial lockdown period compared to a year ago
10% 9% 10% 8% 22% 36% 47% 46% 50% 43% 54% 44% 44% 42% 36%
Sat/relaxed in garden or other outdoor space attached to home Gardening, sowing seeds, growing flowers, vegetables Enjoyed nature or wildlife in a garden or other
Enjoyed nature or wildlife from indoors Enjoyed nature or wildlife while outdoors in the local area
Decreased No change Increased
NET CHANGE +44% +35% +35% +34% +14%
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70% - Health/ exercise 54% - Enjoy fresh air/ pleasant weather 46% - Relax/ unwind 38% - Manage stress/improve mental wellbeing 32% - Peace/ quiet 26% - Enjoy scenery/ wildlife 19% - Exercise a dog
Motivations for visiting the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during the initial lockdown period (23rd March to 28th May 2020)
Higher amongst: Over 55s, residents of 10% least deprived areas, people with no dog in home. Over 55s, people with no dog in home. ABC1s Women, ABC1s People with no children, residents of North of Scotland Dog in home
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44% 44% 38% 34% 19% 14% 14% 13%
It helped me to de-stress, relax and unwind It made me feel energised and revitalised I felt closer to nature It improved my physical health (through exercise and physical activity) Agree slightly Agree strongly
Benefits of time outdoors and other engagement with nature during lockdown (agree slightly + agree strongly responses)
63% 58% 52% 47%
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General experiences of lockdown (agree slightly + agree strongly)
42% 36% 45% 35% 28% 26% 31% 25% 15% 14% 14% 16%
I've noticed a reduction in noise levels I've noticed a reduction in pollution in my local area I have noticed more wildlife and nature than I usually do Nature has become more important to my health and wellbeing I've become more familiar with my local greenspaces I've enjoyed not using my car so much
Agree slightly Agree strongly
73% 61% 49% 42% 60% 42%
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Problems experienced while visiting the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during the initial lockdown period (23rd March to 28th May 2020)
39% 39% 37% 30% 25% 22% 21% 21% 20% 11% 18% 13% 20% 12% 7% 6% 6% 11% 9% 4%
Other people behaving inconsiderately
irresponsibly Cyclists on the pavement Problems maintaining social distancing while outside Concerns about infection (e.g. from touching gates) Cars parked on pavements Overgrown path Increased traffic speeds
Safety concerns Finding that you can't access the
you usually visit A lack of good quality greenspaces to visit in your local area
Experienced Changed where I went
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34% 41% 14% 7% 2% Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
My local greenspaces (e.g. parks, woods, paths and tracks) are within easy walking distance and of a high enough standard for me to want to spend time there
Higher amongst: People with ‘very good’ health 10% most deprived area residents People with ‘fair’, ‘bad’ or ‘very bad’ health People with a limiting illness or disability Daily visitors to outdoors during lockdown People who visited outdoors infrequently or never during lockdown
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3% 6% 38% 31% 18% A lot less than before lockdown A little less than before lockdown About the same as before lockdown A little more than before lockdown A lot more than before lockdown Higher amongst:
Higher amongst:
Higher amongst:
lockdown (65%)
Extent expect the amount visit the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise will change after lockdown
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41% 43% 45% 39% 37% 27% 20% 17% 19% 12% I will encourage my children to spend more time outdoors I will continue to travel less for non essential journeys I will make more use of my local greenspace I will try to cycle more rather than using the car I would like to do more to help look after local nature and wildlife
Agree slightly Agree strongly 68% 62% 58% 63% 49%
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Levels of participation were polarised with a third taking daily visits while 19% did not take any. Changes in participation were also extremely varied with 35% spending more time
Women, younger age groups, families and people in good health were most likely to spend more time outdoors due to free time and good weather. People aged 70+ and those with poorer health were the most likely to spend less time outdoors given a desire to follow the lockdown rules. Those who spent more time outside were particularly likely to increase participation in short walks, running and cycling on local paths, tracks, parks and woodland. A large percentage of the population also enjoyed nature in their garden or from home with participation increasing for much of the population.
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Many benefits from outdoor visits and nature were reported. 2 in 3 participants felt mental health benefits (de-stressed, relaxed, energised, revitalised) and half felt closer to nature and/or that that the experience improved their physical health. Many also noticed positive aspects in their area during lockdown – including reduced noise levels, a reduction in pollution and more wildlife and nature than normal (73%, 61% and 60% respectively).
When spending time outside the most commonly experienced issues were seeing other people behaving inconsiderately or irresponsibly & difficulties maintaining social distancing.
Around half of the population expect that the amount they visit
Groups most likely to state that they expect to visit the outdoors more included women, those aged under 35 and families. After lockdown, 3 in 5 would like to encourage their children to spend more time outdoors, continue to travel less for essential journeys and make more of local greenspace.
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