Percepción ciudadana sobre la realidad socio-ambiental nacional: Análisis del cantón Loja, provincia de Loja.

Abstract

Perception is understood as the way individuals value their environment through their senses, which influence on the decisions made regarding political, social, and environmental issues, among others. Bearing in mind this concept, the research here depicted sought to determine the perception that residents from the city of Loja have regarding the national socio-environmental reality, in the specific topics of environment, water, markets, life quality, civil participation and equity. To do so, a survey was applied to 383 people, who were selected by using a simple random strategy. Respondents were approached in public places such as parks, markets, churches, etc. Additionally, with aim of obtaining more variety of respondents, an online questionnaire was sent to certain segments of the public such as universities and offices. The results show the socio-environmental reality of the residents of Loja regarding environment, water, markets, life quality in the city, civil participation and equity.