Tema International School
Geography Extended Essay
This study is focused on examining the effect of tourism on coastal
communities. I request you assist me to answer the following questions.
The information acquired will be used for academic purposes only. Your
anonymity and confidentiality are assured.
Research Question: To what extent has tourism impacted the people of Jamestown
economically and environmentally?
QUESTIONNAIRES
SOCIO DEMOGRAPHIC BACKGROUND
1. Sex Male ( ) Female ( )
2. Age 16-25 years ( ) 26-35 years ( ) 36-45 years( ) 46-55 years( )
56 years and above( )
3. Level of Education Primary ( ) Secondary( ) Tertiary( ) Post-Tertiary( )
4. Religion Christian ( ) Muslim ( ) Other( )
5. Marital Status Married( ) Single( )
6. Level of Employment. Student( ) Unemployed( ) Employed( )
7. Role in the community Opinion Leader ( ) Community Leader( )
8. Mention some tourist sites in this area.
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b) ………………………………………………….
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ENVIRONMENTAL
9. Have there been any renovations to parts of this area to enhance the tourist
experience?
Yes( ) No( )
If yes, what parts?
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10. Has tourism affected any natural landscape of this area since it began?
Yes( ) No( )
If yes, what area has it affected?
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11. Do tourists litter around this area?
Yes( ) No( )
If yes, about how often?
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12. Are there bins available at strategic points?
Yes( ) No( )
If yes, how about how many?
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13. Do tourists contribute to noise pollution?
Yes( ) No( )
If yes, how often?
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SOCIO-CULTURAL
14. Do tourists come individually or they come in groups?
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15. Has tourism affected certain cultures in this area?
Yes( ) No( )
If yes, can you mention some cultures that they have affected?
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16. Are you involved in the management of tourist sites?
Yes( ) No( )
If Yes, in which area have you been involved?
a. Tour guide ( ) b. Decision making ( )
17. Are you people working hand-in-hand with tourist managements to ensure
excellent tourist experience?
Yes( ) No( )
18. Do the tourist sites sell products to promote this community’s culture? (If yes,
what?)
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19. Mention the products being sold in the community.
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ECONOMICAL
20. Which people guide the tourist?
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21. Are your people employed in the tourism sector?
Yes( ) No( )
If yes, what part?
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22. Do tourists purchase a lot of items when they visit the attractions?
Yes( ) No( )
Can you give some examples of things purchased?
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23. Does price for tourist visiting vary between locals and internationals?
Yes( ) No( )
Can you give an estimation of how much?
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24. Do tourists have seasons in which they reach their peak in terms of attendance?
Yes( ) No( )
If yes, which seasons?
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Questions Strongly Somewhat Disagree Somewhat
Agree Agree Disagree
Revenue gained from tourism has been channeled into development plans in this area
Tourism aids in the development of this community
Tourism is a main cause of traffic around here
Tourist sites should offer jobs to people around the area in need
Local item pricing have gone up due to frequent foreign purchases