HRM 482-Independent Research Project

1.1. In-depth Interview

RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRS.

Introduction:
Good morning, I am Martin Sirifave and I am going to interview you about the decline of natural
resource use in Runumbe community. I’m a final year student at the UOG and I’m doing a research
survey and I am here to find out about the factors that cause and contribute to the decline in the
use of natural resource and of course, it’s part of my assessment (thesis). Thus, the outline of my
research topic is made up of the topic of my research, the objectives or aims the purpose of the
research, followed by some important research questions and the subsidiary questions that I am
going to ask you about to aid in carrying out my research.

Your kind support in answering the questions in this questionnaire is greatly appreciated and will
contribute to the successful completion of this research project. Your information will be kept
confidential and will only be used for academic purposes.

Personal Details:

Names: Age: …………………….

Gender: Village: …………………

Interview Questionnaires:

1.RQ 1: What kind of natural resources are declining in the Runumbe community?

1.1. Subsidiary Question 1

a) Have you noticed the decline in the use of some natural resources?
(Yes) (No)

 If yes, give examples of these resources.

Kunai Grass Pitpit & Bamboo

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 Bush rope Casuarina trees.

 Name the most common resources that is/are declining at a faster rate.
Kunai Grass
Pitpit

Bush rope Casuarina trees

 Do you have sufficient building material resources?

(Yes) (No)

Refer to the above question

Why or why not, please justify your answer

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2.RQ 2: What are the factors that cause the decline of that particular natural resource in
the Runumbe community?

2.1 Subsidiary Question 2

a) Can you name some factors that contribute to the decline in the use of this natural resource?
(Yes/No). Yes No

 If yes, then give some examples?

Population Growth/Increase Gardening/Agriculture

Bush Fire Infrastructure Development

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  What is the most obvious and common factors that contribute largely?
Population Increase Gardening

Bush fire Population Growth & Gardening

3. RQ3: What are some possible ways that can be used to conserve or preserve this
resource from declining further?

3.1 Subsidiary Question 3

a) Are there any traditional knowledge or ways of how to protect and conserve this natural
resource?
Yes No

 If there is a traditional knowledge or ways, then why are they not being practiced?
Give you reason why.
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 Do you think these resources are important for you to protect and preserve? Why or why
not?.........................................................................................................................................
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Thank you very much for participating in this survey.

Student Researcher: Martin Sirifave …………………………..
Research Supervisor: Dr. Sangion Appiee Tiu ………………………….

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