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Project Code [2019-HW-MS-15]
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Project title
Measuring the health and well-being benefits of being a citizen scientist
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI)
Lead Applicant
Anne Nolan
Project Abstract
Despite the growing international importance of citizen science activities and considerable research into its benefits for scientific studies, there is little research into who citizen scientists are and how this activity affects their health and well-being. In this research we would study a group of environmental citizen scientists who might be expected to receive some health and well-being benefits due to increased physical activity and social network opportunities: biodiversity collectors. We would collaborate with the National Biodiversity Data Centre (NBDC) to identify and contact a suitable group of collectors. N/A Phase 2 ESRI Research Programme
Grant Approved
�612,000.00
Research Hub
Healthy Environment
Research Theme
Health and well being
Initial Projected Completion Date
30/06/2021