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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
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| Language: | en |
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1993
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED375910 |
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- Analysis of Gering 1992-93 Community Attitude Survey. Attitude Measures Community Attitudes Community Characteristics Community Services Community Surveys Demography Employment Opportunities Participant Satisfaction Quality of Life Small Towns Tables (Data) Every 2 or 3 years, the City of Gering, Nebraska surveys the local community to get citizens' reactions regarding utility rates, public services, professional services, local amenities, housing, business climate, and community improvements. In November 1992, questionnaires were mailed to 3,065 residents, asking them to rate elements of the city on a scale of 1 (unsatisfied) to 4 (highly satisfied). An analysis of the surveys conducted by Western Nebraska Community College and based on 582 completed forms, indicated the following: (1) the average respondent was a married male Caucasian who had lived in Gering for 22 years; (2) respondents were satisfied or highly satisfied with respect to public services, except for water quality which received a mean rating of 2.84; (3) all traffic services and maintenance fell under the satisfied rating of 3, with police receiving a mean rating of 2.88, street lighting 2.85, street maintenance 2.58, and snow removal 2.22; (4) the only community service that received ratings above the satisfied level was the library; (5) with respect to job opportunities for all age groups, 21% to 25% were unsatisfied, while another 40% thought they could be improved; (6) 87% rated Gering as a satisfactory place to live; (7) aspects that respondents liked most about Gering were the small community atmosphere, friendly people, and the community services and facilities; and (8) elements liked least about Gering were entertainment opportunities, high taxes, the community environment, and street maintenance. The survey instrument and data tables are appended. (KP)