University Dissertation Questionnaire

hell little caver

hell little caver

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As part of my university dissertation I have the following questionnaire to complete, please can I ask as many people as possible to spend 5 minutes of their day to fill this out for me.

The best thing to do is to copy the questions into your reply and add your answers next to them.

However if you would like the questionare emailed to you to fill out, please PM me and I will send it across (this maybe better)

May I take this opportunity to thank people in advance, and PLEASE DONOT criticise or discuss the questions in this topic, by all means start another but I would like to keep this topic for just the answers.

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Caving ? What is the attraction; the wilderness factor or the spiritual experience?

Only complete this questionnaire if you are / or have been  a caver.  Information given in this questionnaire will be treated in strictest confidence.

Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales
Somerset
Yorkshire
Derbyshire


Any other please state:


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week
Once a month
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks            
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness 


Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you


Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational


Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth

V. When caving I worry about the time

W. When caving I don't care about the time

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment

W. I want to care for the cave

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age?


Q10  Gender (M/F) ?


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level

A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation



Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.

Helen Brooke
 
Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales        x 
Somerset  x 
Yorkshire    x 
Derbyshire


Any other please state:


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week    x
Once a month             
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver. 3


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it
I would say a place that has not had much of a 'mark' left by mankind on it.

Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness
Atlas mountains in Morocco

Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you
A kind of connection as such with something, usually nature. I don't often feel 'spiritual' except when I'm doing something outdoors like walking, fishing or shooting.

Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational
Tough question. I would say the riverside walk by my house. Very quiet, secluded and beautiful.

Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings.


A. Caves are a special place for retreat. Agree.

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection. Neutral.

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone. Neutral.

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences. Neutral.


E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things. Agree.

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits. Agree.

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place. Agree.

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey. Agree.

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty. Strongly agree.

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines. Strongly agree.

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust. Strongly agree.

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time. Neutral.

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature. Disagree.

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature. Neutral.

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature. Disagree.

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations. Strongly agree.

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me. Strongly agree.

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings. Strongly agree.

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer. Agree.

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago. Agree.

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth. Disagree.

V. When caving I worry about the time. Disagree. (Depends when my call-out is though)

W. When caving I don't care about the time. Agree. Ditto above.

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment. Agree.

W. I want to care for the cave. Strongly agree.

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave. Agree.


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age? Do I have to tell? Oh go on then. 41.


Q10  Gender (M/F) ?      Male


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level  x
 
A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation
Kitchen Design Area Manager
 
Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales          X
Somerset     
Yorkshire     
Derbyshire


Any other please state: Austria, Germany


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week
Once a month             
Once every two to three months X
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver. 23


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it
As far away from the (changing) influence of mankind as possible.


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness
Parts of Alaska only reached by walking


Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you
Entering a sate or complete "at-oneness" with oneself and the environment around you. Best achieved under a tree, under a waterproof cover, in a very heavy rainstorm.....

Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational
A large flat topped rock overlooking the valley where I live (or under a tree in a rainstorm!)

Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings.


A. Caves are a special place for retreat Disagree

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection Disagree

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone Disagree

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences Neutral

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things Agree

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits Disagree

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place Neutral

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey Neutral

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty Agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines Agree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust Strongly agree

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time Neutral

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature Agree

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature Agree

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature Agree

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations Agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me Agree

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings Disagree

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer Agree

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago Disagree

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth disagree

V. When caving I worry about the time Agree

W. When caving I don't care about the time Disagree

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment Agree

W. I want to care for the cave Agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave Agree


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age?  41


Q10  Gender (M/F) ?      M


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level
 
A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification X-PhD



Q12  Occupation

Organic Farmer

 
Caving ? What is the attraction; the wilderness factor or the spiritual experience?

Only complete this questionnaire if you are / or have been  a caver.   Information given in this questionnaire will be treated in strictest confidence.

Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales          
Somerset X      
Yorkshire      
Derbyshire


Any other please state:


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week
Once a month              
Once every two to three months X
Once every two weeks                      
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver. 5 years


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it. Wilderness is quiet, away from the stresses of life. Can be dangerous


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of wilderness:   Bos Swallet


Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you: A feeling of completeness, peace. A feeling that the cave lives and breathes


Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational: Diamond Chamber, Goughs cave.


Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings.  


A. Caves are a special place for retreat (Agree)

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection (Agree)

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone (Agree)

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences (Disagree)

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things (Agree)

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits (Strongly Agree)

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place (Disagree)

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey (Agree)

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty (Agree)

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines (Agree)

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust (Agree)

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time (Agree)

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature (Disagree)

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature (Disagree)

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature (Disagree)

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations (Strongly Agree)

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me (Agree)

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings (Agree)

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer (Strongly Agree)

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago (Agree)

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth (Disagree)

V. When caving I worry about the time (Agree)

W. When caving I don't care about the time (Disagree)

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment (Agree)

W. I want to care for the cave (Agree)

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave (Agree)


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age? 25


Q10  Gender (M/F) ?  M


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level: Science, Maths, Geography, DT, English, French,
 
A Level /  BTEC: BTEC National Diploma in Public services, Access to Teaching

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree: Almost - BSc (hons) Geography

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation: Student



Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.

Helen Brooke
 
Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales
Somerset  X
Yorkshire
Derbyshire


Any other please state:  None at present


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week
Once a month
Once every two to three months X
Once every two weeks              
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.  15


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it

Somewhere that is bleak.


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness 

The Burren. Co Clare.


Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you

A feeling that there is a lot about life and the things beyond it that I cannot even contemplate.


Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational

To me it could be anywhere, but it has to be night and looking up at the stars and the moon.


Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat  Neutral

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection  Disagree

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone  Neutral

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences  Strongly disagree

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things  Slightly agree

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits  Agree

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place  Agree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey  Strongly disagree

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty  Strongly agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines  Strongly agree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust  Strongly agree

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time  Neutral

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature  Agree

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature  Neutral

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature  Disagree

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations  Agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me  Agree

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings  Agree (I feel insignificant anyway!)

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer  Disagree

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago  Disagree

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth  Disagree

V. When caving I worry about the time  Disagree (Apart from call out arrangements of course!) 

W. When caving I don't care about the time  Agree

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment  Agree

W. I want to care for the cave  Agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave  Agree


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age?  45


Q10  Gender (M/F) ? F


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level

A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree  X

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation

Farming


 
Caving ? What is the attraction; the wilderness factor or the spiritual experience?

Only complete this questionnaire if you are / or have been  a caver.   Information given in this questionnaire will be treated in strictest confidence.

Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales
Somerset
Yorkshire
Derbyshire  x


Any other please state:


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week  x
Once a month
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks              
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.
4.5 years

Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it
Remote areas of the world, away from roads/settlements

Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness 
Trekking around South Island of New Zealand

Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you
Thinking beyond the rational world.

Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational
Prusuking up Titan, Peak Cavern. Lots of time on your own with your thoughts...

Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat
Agree

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection
Agree

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone
Agree

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences
Neutral

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things
Agree

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits
Agree

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place
Agree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey
Agree

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty
Strongly Agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines
Strongly Agree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust
Strongly Agree

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time
Strongly Agree

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature
Strongly Agree

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature
Strongly Agree

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature
Agree

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations
Strongly Agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me
Strongly Agree

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings
Agree

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer
Agree

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago
Agree

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth
Neutral

V. When caving I worry about the time
Disagree

W. When caving I don't care about the time
Neutral

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment
Neutral

W. I want to care for the cave
Strongly Agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave
Strongly Agree

Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age?
23

Q10  Gender (M/F) ?
M

Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level

A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification  x

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation
Development Engineer


Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.

Helen Brooke
 
Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales         
Somerset     
Yorkshire      x
Derbyshire   


Any other please state:


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week      x
Once a month             
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.        5


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it
Absence of impact by man or very little visable human impact. Remote

Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness 
Some areas of North West Scotland (Assynt, Fisherfield forest)

Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you
Something that gives a sense of wellbeing or something that invokes a feeleing of reverance.

Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational
  Anywhere secluded and away from human contact, usually involving some kind of involvement with the natural environment eg. sailing, caving or climbing.

Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat        Agree

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection      Neutral

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone        Disagree

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences      Disagree

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things        Agree

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits        Strongly Agree

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place    Strongly Agree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey          Disagree

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty          Strongly agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines        Strongly agree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust      Strongly agree

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time        disagree

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature          disagree

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature        neutral

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature            disagree

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations          strongly agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me        agree

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings      agree

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer        agree

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago      disagree

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth      strongly disagree

V. When caving I worry about the time        disagree (although need to be aware of it)

W. When caving I don't care about the time        disagree

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment        disagree

W. I want to care for the cave        agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave      strongly agree


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age?      23


Q10  Gender (M/F) ?      M


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level
 
A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification        X

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation

Marine Engineer
 
Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales         
Somerset    X   
Yorkshire       
Derbyshire


Any other please state:


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week
Once a month    X
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.    18
     

Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it
      Somewhere where there is no people and there is an inherent danger.

Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness 
      Rannock moor in Scotland

Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you
      have never been too sure what spiritual means :blink:

Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational
      I find the Great Moss in the Lakes an inspirational place

Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat Neutral

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection Neutral

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone Neutral

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences Neutral

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things Neutral

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits Neutral

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place Agree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey Neutral

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty Agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines Agree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust Neutral

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time Neutral

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature Neutral

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature Agree

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature Disagree

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations Disagree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me Neutral

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings Neutral

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer Neutral

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago Neutral

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth Disagree

V. When caving I worry about the time Disagree

W. When caving I don't care about the time Agree

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment Neutral

W. I want to care for the cave Agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave Agree


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age? 43


Q10  Gender (M/F) ?  M   


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level
   
A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification    X

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation
        Company Director


 
Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties ...
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Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales         
Somerset      x
Yorkshire     
Derbyshire    x


Any other please state:


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week    x
Once a month             
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver. 2 years


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it  fortested areas


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness  via gellia at night


Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you natural beauty that makes you stop and stare


Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational marmolada glacier


Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat  Neutral

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection  Neutral

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone  Neutral

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences Neutral

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things  Neutral

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits  agree

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place  disagree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey  Neutral

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty  agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines agree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust agree

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time  Neutral

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature  Neutral

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature Neutral

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature  Neutral

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me  Neutral

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings  Neutral

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer  Neutral

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago  Neutral

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth  disagree

V. When caving I worry about the time  disagree

W. When caving I don't care about the time  agree
 
X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment  agree


W. I want to care for the cave  agree


Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave  agree



Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age?  17


Q10  Gender (M/F) ?      f


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level  x
 
A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation home maker
 
Caving ? What is the attraction; the wilderness factor or the spiritual experience?

Only complete this questionnaire if you are / or have been  a caver.   Information given in this questionnaire will be treated in strictest confidence.

Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales x
Somerset x
Yorkshire x
Derbyshire x


Any other please state:


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week x
Once a month
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks             
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver. 33


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it Unchanged by human action


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness  None


Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you Of the spirit - not physical



Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational Any very nice view


Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat - Neutral

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection - Disagree

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone - Disagree

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences - Disagree

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things - Disagree

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits - Neutral

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place - Agree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey - Neutral

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty - Strongly Agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines - Strongly Agree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust  - Strongly Agree

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time - Neutral

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature  - Agree

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature  - Agree

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature - Neutral

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations  - Agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me - Agree

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings  - Agree

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer - Neutral

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago - Disagree

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth -  Disagree

V. When caving I worry about the time - Agree

W. When caving I don't care about the time - Disagree

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment - Agree

W. I want to care for the cave - Strongly Agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave - Strongly Agree


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age? 50


Q10  Gender (M/F) ? M


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level

A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree x

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation Programmer




 
Caving ? What is the attraction; the wilderness factor or the spiritual experience?

Only complete this questionnaire if you are / or have been  a caver.   Information given in this questionnaire will be treated in strictest confidence.

Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales          x
Somerset      x
Yorkshire       x
Derbyshire    x


Any other please state: Fermanagh (N.Ireland so that is UK)


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week x
Once a month               
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.
7 1/2

Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it
a location un-tainted by human existence or man made structures and objects

Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness 
In the mountains in Yunnan - China. 

Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you

An word connected with emotions of peace, tranquility and happiness. A spiritual place is somewhere you feel these emotions. 

Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational

On a Beach at sunset in a warm climate.

Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat disagree

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection disagree

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone neutral

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences disagree

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things agree

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits strongly disagree

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place agree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey strongly disagree

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty strongly agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines agree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust
strongly agree
L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time agree

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature disagree

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature disagree

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature disagree

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me agree

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings neutral

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer strongly agree

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago agree

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth strongly disagree

V. When caving I worry about the time neutral

W. When caving I don't care about the time disagree

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment neutral

W. I want to care for the cave agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave agree


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age?
25

Q10  Gender (M/F) ?     
M

Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level
   
A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification  - TICK!!

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation

Sales Consultant for software house
 
Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales         
Somerset     
Yorkshire  X   
Derbyshire


Any other please state:


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week X
Once a month             
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.
32 Years


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it
An area of natural landscape with little or no modification by people. A place to explore. A place and time undergoing hardship to breakthrough to theb land beyond!

Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness 
Frog pot north choke beyond the sump

Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you
Man is made up spirit, soul and body. Spirit designed to be in relationship with our maker God the Father, soul our thinking and emotions that connecvts that spirit to our bodily senses. So spiritual is when I hear from God that then transforms my thinking to do deeds (actions).

Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational
The Abundant Life Church which is God centred, Purpose driven and people empowering full of life, fun and growth.

Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat - Strongly disagree - I advance dont retreat

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection - Agree

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone - Agree

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences - Neutral

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things - Agree

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits - Agree

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place - Agree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey - Neutral

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty - Strongly agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines - Neutral

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust - Strongly Agree

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time - Agree

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature - Agree

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature - Neutral

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature - Disagree

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations  - Agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me - Agree

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings - Disagree

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer - Strongly agree

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago - Neutral

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth - disagree

V. When caving I worry about the time - Strongly disagree

W. When caving I don't care about the time - Agree

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment - Agree

W. I want to care for the cave - Agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave - Agree


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age?
49

Q10  Gender (M/F) ?
M   

Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level
 
A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree X

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation
Leadership and Management Consultant

 
Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales          X
Somerset      X
Yorkshire      X
Derbyshire    X


Any other please state: Co. Claire


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week
Once a month              X
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver. lots...18 I think.


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it: more than a days travel from the nearest phone.


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness 
Black Forest - but it isn't really.

Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you
Nonsense invented by those too ignorant to attempt to understand how the world works.

Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational: A laboratory


Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree(SA) / Agree(A) / Neutral(N) / Disagree (D) / Strongly Disagree(SD) ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat: D
B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection SD

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone SD

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences SD

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things A

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits N

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place A

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey SD

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty SA

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines A

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust A

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time A

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature D

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature  D

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature D

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations N

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me A

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings D

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer A

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago SD

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth SD

V. When caving I worry about the time A

W. When caving I don't care about the time A

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment A

W. I want to care for the cave A

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave SA


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age? 32


Q10  Gender (M/F) ?      M


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level
 
A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree X

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation
Experimental Officer

 
Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales         
Somerset     
Yorkshire     
Derbyshire


Any other please state:Forest of Dean


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week x
Once a month             
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.Lots (20 odd)


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it Bome where untouched by man.


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness  Never really found it!


Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you


Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational


Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat Neutral

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection Disagree

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone Disagree

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences Disagree

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things agree

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits Agree

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place Agree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey Neutral

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty Agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines Agree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust Agree

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time Agree

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature Agree

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature Agree

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature Agree

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations Agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me Agree

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings Agree

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer  Disagree

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago Agree

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth Neutral

V. When caving I worry about the time Disagree

W. When caving I don't care about the time Agree

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment Agree

W. I want to care for the cave Agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave Agree


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age? 38


Q10  Gender (M/F) ?      m


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level x
 
A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation

motor trade
 
  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales    x     
Somerset    x 
Yorkshire     
Derbyshire


Any other please state:


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week
Once a month             
Once every two to three months  x
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.  30 years


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it  Wild Rugged untouched  and unspoilt by humans.


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness  The walk to Millerton lake caves in California USA


Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you  Devine,Holy


Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational


Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat    neutral

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection    neutral

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone    neutral

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences    neutral

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things  agree

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits  agree

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place  agree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey  neutral

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty  agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines  agree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust  agree

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time  agree

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature    agree

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature  neutral

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations    agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me  agree

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings  agree

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer  neutral

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago  neutral

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth  neutral

V. When caving I worry about the time  dissagree

W. When caving I don't care about the time  agree

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment    agree

W. I want to care for the cave  agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave  agree


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age?  55


Q10  Gender (M/F) ?      m


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level    x
 
A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation    School Technician&Teaching assistant in D&T



Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.

Helen Brooke



 
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Caving ? What is the attraction; the wilderness factor or the spiritual experience?

Only complete this questionnaire if you are / or have been  a caver.  Information given in this questionnaire will be treated in strictest confidence.

Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales x
Somerset x
Yorkshire x
Derbyshire            x


Any other please state: Teesdale


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week  x
Once a month
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks            
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.  7


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it  I can't relate to it; wilderness is lost in the UK and largely Europe, I haven't visited 'true' wilderness countries. Everywhere I go, I know man has been before, nothing I see is unique or unaltered.


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness  Ecclesall woods in Sheffield is perhaps no more than 1 mile away from an A road in any direction, yet one evening in c. 1994, myself and my best friend went for a wander, in the bird reserve, and sat for a long time, watching rabbits and their babies, and badgers, and later climbed onto the horizontal trunk of a fallen scot's pine- about 20 feet off the bracken given its size. It was the 'silence' - by that I mean the lack of extraneous noise from roads, people, machinery or electrical devices - and the noise of nature, that conveyed the feeling. Therefore, that conveyed a feeling of wilderness. Nowhere I have visited otherwise met 'my' definition of wilderness, not even Thoreau's Walden, although he nods toward it, as does Leopold in Sand County.

Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you this equals positive emotion, and is derived by being in a place which inspires me to appreciate natural beauty. And sometimes it is enhanced by psychoactives - however generally, green open spaces are all it takes.


Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational The grass verge,at the point where the road from Sheffield to Baslow and the road from there to Fox House diverges. Some mornings at 6am, in the summer months, is the site of the most amazing display of wild flowers, and it's this plus the fact that for the rest of the year, no-one would give a monkey's about that triangle of grass - maybe even at that time no one does, but to me it's mind blowing.


Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits {strongly agree}

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place {agree}

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey {strongly agree}

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty {agree - sometimes}

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines {strongly agree}

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust {strongly agree - in my Personal experience}

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth

V. When caving I worry about the time

W. When caving I don't care about the time

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment

W. I want to care for the cave {agree} = {strongly agree in some caves}

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave = {strongly agree}


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age? 31


Q10  Gender (M/F) ? M


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level

A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree x

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation Business systems /requirements analyst



Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.

Helen Brooke

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Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales  x       
Somerset x     
Yorkshire x     
Derbyshire


Any other please state: Forest of Dean


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week  x (at least, sometimes more)
Once a month             
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.  30


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it.  A place where the mark of Man cannot be found, or is very hard to find.


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of  wilderness.  A remote forest region in Arizona (it felt VERY remote at the time). 


Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you. An experience that makes me tingle inside.


Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational. Any of the First World War cemetaries in Northern France.


Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat. Agree

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection. Neutral

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone. Disagree

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences. Strongly disagree

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things. Neutral

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits. Disagree

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place. Agree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey. Disagree

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty. Strongly agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines. Agree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust. Strongly agree

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time. Agree

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature. Neutral

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature. Agree

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature. Disagree

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations. Agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me. Agree

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings. Agree

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer. Disagree

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago. Neutral

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth. Disagree

V. When caving I worry about the time. Strongly disagree

W. When caving I don't care about the time. Disagree

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment. Agree

Y. I want to care for the cave. Agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave. Agree


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age? 47


Q10  Gender (M/F) ? M   


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level
 
A Level /  BTEC x

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation
 
Caving Experiences

Q1  Please tick or cross the main Caving areas you visit in the UK

Wales            x
Somerset      x
Yorkshire      x
Derbyshire    x


Any other please state:


Q2  How often do you Cave?

Tick or cross the area that most closely matches your caving.


Once a week      x
Once a month             
Once every two to three months
Once every two weeks                     
Once every four to six months
Once a year or less


Q3  How many years have you been a Caver.
10


Q4  Give a brief description of the word wilderness as you relate to it
An area which is relatively untouched by humans


Q5  Name a place that you have visited that best meets yours definition of wilderness
The Andes


Q6  Give a brief definition of the word spiritual as it relates to you
I suppose i feel 'spiritual' when faced with great sights of natural wonder. However, i would never use this word myself, as it has religious connotations, and the feeling that i get is not religious but an acknowledgment of the power of nature over time.


Q7  Give a brief description of a place that you consider to be spiritually inspirational
Looking down at the foothills of the Andes



Q8  Please type next to the question (Strongly Agree / Agree / Neutral / Disagree / Strongly Disagree ) that most closely matches your view and feelings. 


A. Caves are a special place for retreat - Agree

B. Caving is a time for solitude and personal reflection - Disagree

C. Caving is a time to explore and interrelate with nature alone - Neutral

D. Caving enables me to develop open mindedness toward spirituality and spiritual experiences - Disagree

E. Caving increases  a nurturing approach and respect for living and non living things - Neutral

F. Caving fosters emotional involvement and extends emotional limits - Agree

G. When caving I am involved in the interpretation of history and ecology of the place - Agree

H. Caving allows a personal spiritual journey - In my terms of spiritual, I Agree. In dictionary terms of spiritual, I Disagree.

I. Caving exposes me to natures beauty - Strongly Agree

J. Caving is a deviation from normal routines - Caving is part of my routine, Disagree

K. Caving encourages group bonding, openness and trust - Strongly Agree

L. Caving encourages people into natures  pace and time - Agree

M. When caving I feel a part of wild nature - Neutral

N. When I am caving I feel a special closeness with nature - Neutral

O. Caving makes me feel totally immersed in nature - Agree

P. Caving makes me feel in awe of natures creations - Agree

Q. In caves I am humbled by the nature around me - Neutral

R. I feel insignificant in the glory of cave surroundings - Neutral

S. When I am caving I feel like a pioneer - Agree

T. Caving makes me feel connected with times long ago - Agree

U. In the cave I feel the heartbeat of the earth - Does the Earth have a 'heartbeat' - Strongly Disagree

V. When caving I worry about the time - Only my call out time, Neutral

W. When caving I don't care about the time - In general, Neutral

X. In caves I feel the silence of the environment - Disagree

W. I want to care for the cave - Agree

Z. I want to behave properly towards the cave - Agree


Socio-Demographic  Information

These questions will help in understanding about the background of the people who took part in the survey.  All of the information will treated in the strictest of confidence and will not be passed on to any third parties or used outside of this study.


Q 9  What is your age?
26


Q10  Gender (M/F) ?
M


Q11  Educational / professional qualifications, please tick highest level achieved

GCSE / O Level
 
A Level /  BTEC

Foundation Degree / HND

Degree

Masters / Professional Qualification x

Doctorate / Professional Qualification


Q12  Occupation
Architect / Student
 
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