Table 1 Variable description.
Variable | Meaning | Type of variable | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
EnvironmentalDegradation | Whether the respondent perceives environmental degradation (pollution and climate change) as a consequence of biodiversity loss | Numerical | Ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree) |
EconomicGrowthLoss | Whether the respondent perceives the loss of economic growth as a consequence of biodiversity loss | Numerical | Ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree) |
NatureRecreationLoss | Whether the respondent perceives the loss of nature-based recreation opportunities (loss of green space, natural esthetics, nature-based recreation) as a consequence of biodiversity loss | Numerical | Ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree) |
HealthLoss | Whether the respondent perceives the loss of health (reduction of physical health, mental health, and life expectancy) as a consequence of biodiversity loss | Numerical | Ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree) |
KnowledgeLoss | Whether the respondent perceives the loss of knowledge as a consequence of biodiversity loss | Numerical | Ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree) |
Conservation | Whether the respondent agrees conservation is a preventive measure of biodiversity loss | Numerical | Ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree) |
WillingEntranceFee | Whether the respondent is willing to pay for the entrance fee when visiting protected areas | Binary | Agree = 1 Disagree = 0 |
WillingDonation | Whether the respondent is willing to pay for the entrance fee when visiting protected areas | Binary | Agree = 1 Disagree = 0 |
