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 2020
Introduction • Scotland entered the first stage of lockdown from 23rd March to 28 th May 2020 with measures put in place to slow the spread of Coronavirus. • A stay at home message was central with only essential travel to be undertaken, limits on outdoor visits and time to only be spent with household members. • This survey was designed to provide an understanding of how the Scottish population behaved and felt during and immediately after the initial lockdown period from 23 rd March to 28 th May. 2 SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results 2
Survey objectives 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… What longer term changes How did engagement with How did attitudes to the How did behaviour change might we see as we move from nature change during outdoors change during during lockdown? lockdown? lockdown? • lockdown? How often were visits taken to the • • Do people expect to continue to To what extent did people noticing outdoors? • What motivated people to spend • use their local greenspaces in a everyday nature? Who were visit takers? time outdoors? • • different way when lockdown rules In what situations did they notice What were the details of visits? • What benefits did people feel that are eased? nature (e.g. through a window, in (places, activities, distance they are obtaining? • Do people expect to continue to garden or in a local greenspace). travelled). • What are perceptions/experiences • engage differently with nature Who was noticing nature most? of local areas? • when lockdown rules are eased? How did engagement with nature • Does having access to a garden • How can SNH and partners help benefit people? change attitudes? people to change their behaviours in the ways they want to? SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results 3
Survey approach • 1,008 online interviews were conducted between Friday 29 th May and Friday 5 th June. • Demographic quotas based on gender, age, social class and region of residence to provide a nationally representative sample (aged 16+). • Data collection delivered in partnership with consumer panel provider Dynata. • Data weighted to further improve representativity. 4 SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results 4
Participation in outdoor recreation during lockdown A Research Proposal to from 56 Degree Insight Ltd Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Levels of participation were polarised with a third of the population visiting the outdoors daily while a fifth avoided taking any visits SPANS March SPANS May 2020 2019 (pre lockdown) Every day 34% 22% 22% 71% at least 59% at least Several times a 25% once once 22% 21% week a week a week Once a week 12% 16% 16% Less often 10% 26% 24% 14% 17% Never 19% Frequency of visits to the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during lockdown (23 rd March to 28 th May 2020) SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results 6
Participation was highest amongst men, younger age groups, residents of least deprived areas, higher social grades and those with good health Every day Once/several times a week Less often Never Gender Age SIMD Socio-economic Dog in home General Health 13% 13% 14% 16% 16% 17% 17% 16% 21% 21% 20% 23% 24% 28% 30% 6% 11% 6% 4% 10% 9% 8% 11% 12% 12% 13% 9% 19% 13% 13% 36% 34% 37% 37% 38% 41% 42% 40% 33% 37% 38% 37% 24% 33% 35% 45% 45% 42% 39% 38% 34% 34% 35% 33% 33% 29% 29% 29% 27% 24% Male Female 16-34 35-54 55-69 70+ 10% 10% ABC1 C2DE Yes No Very Good Fair, Bad Least Most good or Very Deprived Deprived Bad Frequency of visits to the outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during lockdown (23 rd March to 28 th May 2020) by population group SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results 7
Most people changed the amount of time they spent outdoors during lockdown Note: the question measured cumulative time spent outdoorsduring lockdown compared to the same time a year ago. This could be impacted on by both the frequency and average duration of visits taken. 29% 22% 21% 15% 14% Decreased a lot during Decreased a little during No change during lockdown Increased a little during Increased a lot during lockdown lockdown lockdown lockdown Overall 36% increased time outside but greater Overall 43% decreased time outside but greater increases amongst: decreases amongst: • People with very good health (51%) • People with poor or very poor health (52%) • People aged 16 to 34 (42%) • People aged 70+ (46%) • Women (40%) Amount of time spent outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during the initial lockdown period compared to a year ago SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results 8
While adhering to lockdown was the main reason for decreasing time outside, for others increased free time allowed more time outside REASONS FOR DECREASING TIME OUTDOORS DURING REASONS FOR INCREASING TIME OUTDOORS DURING LOCKDOWN LOCKDOWN 24% More free time (e.g. furloughed/ not at university) 58% Adhering to lockdown/ rules/ nervous to go outdoors 12% Good weather 11% Something to do/ bored/ to fill time 6% Nowhere else to go/ cannot do normal leisure 9% Time is more flexible e.g. working from home, kids off school 5% Not been able to spend time with friends/family/socialising 6% To stay fit/healthy/exercise 4% Couldn't go normal sports/outdoor pursuits/ go to gym 5% Couldn't go normal sports/outdoor pursuits/ go to gym 4% A way to relax/unwind/gain mental health benefits 3% Avoiding people/other people not social distancing 4% Adhering to lockdown/ rules/ nervous to go outdoors 3% Nowhere else to go/ cannot do normal leisure 2% Nowhere local to go 2% More dog walking/ longer dog walks 2% Unable to travel 2% Getting fresh air 2% Opportunity to take kids out/ spend time with family Reasons for changing amount of time spent outdoors during the initial lockdown period (23 rd March to 28 th May 2020) 2% Trying to get out every day/ follow advice to exercise daily SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results 9
While adhering to lockdown was the main reason for decreasing time outside, for others increased free time allowed more time outside REASONS FOR DECREASING TIME OUTDOORS DURING REASONS FOR INCREASING TIME OUTDOORS DURING LOCKDOWN LOCKDOWN More time Following the rules… “I am not going to work so more time to “I am shielded due to underlying health issues.” spend outdoors.” “Was only allowed out once a day. I would “More time to do these things because normally be out multiple times a day.” school is not open.” Good weather Fearful “Because the weather was hot and sunny and I wanted to be outside” “I'm very anxious about being around other people.” Something to do “Weather was good, nothing else to do.” “I felt safer staying at home.” “Fewer other options to distract.” “To relieve the boredom of being Reasons for changing amount of time spent outdoors during the initial lockdown period (23 rd March to 28 th May 2020) indoors.” SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results 10
Participating in shorter distance walks was by far the most frequently undertaken activity 57% Walking <2 miles 46% Walking 2-8 miles 18% Running\jogging SPANS 2019/20 14% During March Cycling on paths/ tracks May 2019 lockdown 2020 12% Cycling on public roads Any Walking 89% 77% 84% 12% Playing with children - Walking < 2 miles 57% 34% 35% 8% Walking 8 miles+ - Walking 2-8 miles 46% 40% 43% - Walking more than 8 miles 8% 4% 4% 8% Other wildlife\nature watching - Hillwalking 3% 3% 3% 6% Birdwatching Any Cycling 22% 8% 4% 6% Cycling off paths, tracks or roads Running/ jogging 18% 5% 4% 3% Hillwalking\mountaineering Activities undertaken outdoors for leisure, recreation or exercise during initial lockdown period (23 rd March to 28 th May 2020) SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results 11
Compared to a year ago, participation in wildlife watching, short walks, running and cycling on paths increased most NET CHANGE Decreased No change Increased +21% 14% 52% 35% Other wildlife\nature watching 14% 54% 32% +18% Birdwatching 36% 24% 40% +11% Walking - less than 2 miles 30% 21% 48% +9% Running\jogging 36% 27% 37% +9% Walking 2-8 miles 30% 25% 45% +5% Cycling - on paths and tracks 28% 48% 24% Cycling - on public roads -3% 31% 41% 28% Playing outdoors with children -4% 21% 54% Cycling - not on paths and tracks or roads 25% -4% 19% 32% 50% Walking - more than 8 miles -13% 14% 38% 48% Hillwalking\mountaineering -24% Outdoor activities undertaken during the initial lockdown period compared to a year ago by population group SNH Coronavirus and Lockdown Impact Survey – Presentation of Results 12
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