Percepción y opinión pública de los ecuatorianos sobre la realidad socio-ambiental nacional. Análisis en el cantón Gualaceo, provincia del Azuay

Abstract

Abstract:The environmental perception allows us to study the relationships of the human being with his environment, through it, we can identify the needs expressed by citizens in each jurisdiction. The present work has as objective to present the perception and public opinion of the Ecuadorians about the national socio-environmental reality, making a specific analysis in the canton of Gualaceo, with respect to environmental factors, quality of life in the citizens, gender equality, markets, water, participation and democracy. To do this, a survey was applied to a sample size of 381 people, who represented the population of the canton. As a result, it was evident that the majority of citizens are very satisfied to live in this canton, of which 49.87% live in the urban area and 50.13% live in the rural area. The issues of greatest concern are the lack of sources of employment and migration. These results can be very useful for the design of socio-environmental policies that adjust to the solution of problems, in order to meet the main needs expressed by citizens.