Research on the Symposium

Debbie Gaffney analyzed data from students self reported responses to a survey they were given.

Results are below in graphical form.


Table 1   n = 43   (5 = Strongly Agree  4 = Agree  3 = Neither Agree nor Disagree  2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree)



Stmt #

Survey Statement

Mean

StDev

6

I now realize that when people work together they can arrive at creative solutions. 

4.47

0.585

4

It is important for me to continue to improve my problem-solving skills.  

4.28

0.757

8

Solutions to environmental issues are possible even though people have differing environmental values.  

4.26

0.532

3

This activity helped me understand the interconnectedness of my actions and my local environment.   

4.21

0.593

10

I now realize it is important to participate in environmental actions.

4.21

0.593

1

In the future I will be able to speak up and share my ideas in a citizen group that is focused on environmental issues.

4.19

0.620

15

I am more willing to bring up ideas with people of differing opinions. 

4.19

0.656

9

I am now more confident in working with others whose opinions differ from my own. 

4.16

0.713

13

This activity helped me better understand the viewpoints of others. 

4.16

0.745

12

I am more aware of the benefits of working with local and governmental environmental organizations in reaching solutions.

4.14

0.553

7

I now realize that I have a responsibility to help solve environmental issues.  

4.12

0.689

11

I want to become more committed to improving the environment.  

4.12

0.593

5

I am interested in getting more involved in these environmental issues.  

4.02

0.762

14

I now feel more comfortable voicing my concerns or ideas about environmental issues to experts in the field.

3.98

0.664

2

I would like more information about the environmental issues discussed. 

3.88

0.784


                                                                                                                                                     Maximum Value

4.47



                                                                                                                                                     Minimum Value

3.88



                                                                                                                                                     Standard Deviation

0.13662