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PARCA Canada Longitudinal Study – Wave 8

General Information

Project description

The Program of Applied Research on Climate Action in Canada (PARCA Canada) combines behavioural science (BeSci) insights and methods with robust policy analysis to promote climate action. One of the main areas of focus involves the launch of a longitudinal survey that will, over time, collect data on research questions of interest to the promotion of climate action in Canada (e.g. transportation, home energy use, waste management, engagement with nature, preparedness for extreme weather, disaster recovery, etc.) using a large and nationally representative sample of Canadians.

The current project is the eighth wave of this longitudinal study (classified as public opinion research). This wave will produce data for the Canadian context: 1) Climate change knowledge, beliefs and attitudes; 2) Self-reported intentions and levels of engagement in key pro-climate behaviours; 3) Predictors that are relevant to intentions, behaviours, and policy support on climate change; 4) Behaviour or attitudinal based segments within the population and comparison to the six americas model.

Analysis Plan

Pre-analysis plan: Is there a pre-analysis plan associated with this registration?

Yes

Hypothesis

A comprehensive list of research questions can be found in the pre-analysis plan uploaded to the project. Listed are some research questions the team will answer using Wave 6 data.

1) Do Canadians believe in climate change and to what extent do these beliefs predict support for climate policies?
2) What are the most common and uncommon pro-climate behaviours?
3) What predicts beliefs about climate change?
4) What sources are Canadians relying on for information in general?
5) Do Canadians spend more time in parks if they have better access and a stronger connection to nature?

How hypothesis will be tested

This is a general survey study design. When possible all participant data will be included to address research questions listed in the analysis plan. Where appropriate we will control for variables in the data that may influence the specific research questions. For example, controlling for key demographics looking at predictors of belief in climate change.

Dependent variables

A list of dependent variables can be found in the uploaded data dictionary file. Given the broad scope of the program of research and depending on the research question in focus, many variables listed are potential dependent variables.

Analyses

More detail can be found in the pre-analysis plan. In general, the current project relies on survey data collection. Research questions can be categorized to fit the statistical analysis appropriate to answering each question (e.g., descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, principal component analysis, and cluster analysis).

External link

https://impact.canada.ca/en/behavioural-science/parca
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Canada

Ottawa

Who is behind the project?

Institution: Privy Council Office
Team: Impact and Innovation Unit (IIU)

Project status:

Pre-registration

Methods

Methodology: Survey
Could you self-grade the strength of the evidence generated by this study?: 1
Data collection: Have any data been collected for this project already?: Some or all of the data have been collected, and the research team has had access
Start date: 02/23/2023

What is the project about?

Policy area(s): Environment, Climate Change, Natural Hazards, Recycling-Reusing
Topic(s): 一 Other
Behavioural tool(s): 一 Other

Date published:

21 September 2023

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