Questionnaire of Environmental Impact Assessment

Understanding Coastal Residents Interpretations and Adaptive Narrative of Ecological Change

01 Introduction & Consent

Assalamu Alaikum / Namaskar. I am conducting this research from TeachJourney. Your valuable experience will help in taking correct decisions to protect the environment of this region. Your name or personal identity will not be disclosed anywhere.

Part 1: Demographics

2.1 Age (Years)

2.2 Gender

2.3 Main Occupation

2.4 Side Occupation

2.5 Duration of Residence (Years)

Part 2: Perception Mapping

Instruction: How much have the following changed in the last 10-15 years based on your experience? (1 = No change, 5 = Severe change)

Environmental Change	Intensity (1-5)	Impact (1-5)
A. Mangrove Forest Depletion
B. Fish Availability
C. Salinity Increase
D. Tidal Water Level
E. Seasonal Cycles

Part 3: Narrative Analysis

3.1 First Signs of Change: When did you first realize the environment was changing? Any specific event?

3.2 Occupational Struggle: Have you ever had to change your profession due to salinity or lack of fish? How was that period?

3.3 Understanding Nature: Do you think this is due to human action (tree cutting) or is it a divine will?

3.4 Future Generation: Would you want your children to stay in this profession? Will this area remain safe?

Part 4: Policy Insights

4.1 Local Solutions: How do you help each other during environmental crisis?

4.2 Single Most Important Demand to Government: