Aim of Study

To assess the factors that contribute to residents migrating from the community of Windsor

Forest, Portland to the urban areas and how it impacts the community.

Appendix

QUESTIONNAIRE

Rural Urban Migration

Gender: Male: Female:

Age Group: 18-25yrs 26-35yrs 36-45yrs 46yrs and older

1. How many years have you lived in your community of birth? ________

2. In which city are you currently residing? _____________---

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2b. For how long have you lived here? ______

3. What is your current occupation? _________________

4. What push factors caused you to leave your community?

Crime Poor environment Lack of Basic Infrastructure

Poverty/Unemployment High Population Disaster

Other: _____________________

5. What pull factors influence your decision to be living in your current town?

Employment/Better Wages Education

Proper Infrastructure Entertainment

Other: ____________________

6. How would you compare the living conditions in the city to that of your community?
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o Much better

o Better

o Neither Better nor Worse

o Worse

o Much Worse 12

Explain:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

7. Is there anything you missed about the rural life?

If yes, specify: ___________________

8. How do you think you leaving your community impacts the community?

Explain:

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
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9. Are you faced with any challenges where you are currently living?

If yes, specify: ______________________

10. Rate each of the following statements below using a tick.

SA= Strongly Agree A = Agree U= Unsure D= Disagree SD = Strongly Disagree

STATEMENTS SA A U D SD

I am living more comfortably now in the city.

I am now better able to provide for myself and family.

Life is easier for me in the city than in the town.

I feel safer where I am living now.

The environment in the city is much cleaner and better

than in my community.

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