Variable Description Code Data_type Question Response Question.number Notes
Consent Does the respondent consent C1 Logical Do you consent to take part? Yes 0
Age Reported age in years age_year Numeric How old are you? Number; Prefer not to say but over 18 1
Repeat survey Have they repeated the survey repeat_sur Logical Have you completed this survey (to the end) before? Yes; No 2
Goal progress endorsement (GPE) 1 Item from GP scale GP_1_a Logical … making a meaningful contribution to conservation Yes 3
Goal progress (GP) 1 Item from goal progress question GP_1_b Ordinal How satisfied are you with your progress to these personal work goals? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neutral; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 4
GPE 2 Item from GP scale GP_2_a Logical … being a leader Yes 5
GP 2 Item from goal progress question GP_2_b Ordinal How satisfied are you with your progress to these personal work goals? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neutral; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 6
GPE 3 Item from GP scale GP_3_a Logical … influencing other people’s behaviour Yes 7
GP 3 Item from goal progress question GP_3_b Ordinal How satisfied are you with your progress to these personal work goals? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neutral; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 8
GPE 4 Item from GP scale GP_4_a Logical … earning money Yes 9
GP 4 Item from goal progress question GP_4_b Ordinal How satisfied are you with your progress to these personal work goals? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neutral; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 10
GPE 5 Item from GP scale GP_5_a Logical … stopping human-driven species loss Yes 11
GP 5 Item from goal progress question GP_5_b Ordinal How satisfied are you with your progress to these personal work goals? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neutral; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 12
GPE 6 Item from GP scale GP_6_a Logical … ensuring people benefit from nature in a sustainable way Yes 13
GP 6 Item from goal progress question GP_6_b Ordinal How satisfied are you with your progress to these personal work goals? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neutral; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 14
GPE 7 Item from GP scale GP_7_a Logical … making sure people are treated equally and fairly Yes 15
GP 7 Item from goal progress question GP_7_b Ordinal How satisfied are you with your progress to these personal work goals? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neutral; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 16
GPE 8 Item from GP scale GP_8_a Logical … avoiding conflict between people and conservation Yes 17
GP 8 Item from goal progress question GP_8_b Ordinal How satisfied are you with your progress to these personal work goals? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neutral; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 18
GPE 9 Item from GP scale GP_9_a Logical … stopping damage to the natural world Yes 19
GP 9 Item from goal progress question GP_9_b Ordinal How satisfied are you with your progress to these personal work goals? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neutral; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 20
GPE 10 Item from GP scale GP_10_a Logical … creating a more sustainable world Yes 21
GP 10 Item from goal progress question GP_10_b Ordinal How satisfied are you with your progress to these personal work goals? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neutral; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 22
GP context Describe the context questions areacontext Text In a few words, please describe in general terms the context or area that you are thinking about Free text 23
SO 11 Item from situational optimism scale SO_11 Ordinal Thinking about the area or context you are most familiar with, how likely do you think it is that the most important conservation goals will be met in the next ten years? Definitely won’t; Probably won’t ; Probably will; Definitely will 24
ERI 1 Item from ERI ERI_1 Ordinal I have constant time pressure due to a heavy work load Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 25
ERI 2 Item from ERI ERI_2 Ordinal I have many interruptions and disturbances while performing my job Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 26
ERI 3 Item from ERI ERI_3 Ordinal Over the past few years, my job has become more and more demanding Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 27
ADD 1 Conservation specific item added to ERI ADD1 Ordinal I do not have the resources I need to archive my work goals Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 28 Added questions
ADD 2 Conservation specific item added to ERI ADD2 Ordinal The organisation I work for does not have enough funding to achieve its main aims Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 29 Added questions
ADD 3 Conservation specific item added to ERI ADD3 Ordinal The organisation I work for may not exist in five years’ time Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 30 Added questions
ERI 4 Item from ERI ERI_4 Ordinal I receive the respect I deserve from my boss and work colleagues Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree; Not applicable 31 Includes NA
ERI 5 Item from ERI ERI_5 Ordinal My job promotion or advancement prospects are poor (reverse coding) Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree; Not applicable 32 Includes NA
ERI 6 Item from ERI ERI_6 Ordinal I have experienced or I expect to experience an undesirable change in my work situation (reverse coding) Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 33
ERI 7 Item from ERI ERI_7 Ordinal My job security is poor (reverse coding) Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 34
ERI 8 Item from ERI ERI_8 Ordinal Considering all my efforts and achievements, I receive the respect and prestige I deserve at work Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 35
ERI 9 Item from ERI ERI_9 Ordinal Considering all my efforts and achievements, my job promotion or advancement prospects are adequate Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree; Not applicable 36 Includes NA
ERI 10 Item from ERI ERI_10 Ordinal Considering all my efforts and achievements, my salary or income is alright Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 37
ADD 4 Conservation specific item added to ERI ADD4 Ordinal I am satisfied with the contribution I make to conservation Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 38 Added questions
ADD 5 Conservation specific item added to ERI ADD5 Ordinal My friends and family are proud that I work in conservation Strongly disagree; Disagree; Agree; Strongly agree 39 Added questions
SO country Describe the context questions SO_coun Factor Which country’s conservation context are you most familiar with? If you are familiar with multiple countries, please select one representative country. All countries 40
Situational optimism predictors (SO) 1 Item from situational optimism scale SO_1 Ordinal Public support for conservation will grow over the next ten years Definitely won’t; Probably won’t ; Probably will; Definitely will 41
SO 2 Item from situational optimism scale SO_2 Ordinal Government spending on conservation will grow over the next ten years Definitely won’t; Probably won’t ; Probably will; Definitely will 42
SO 3 Item from situational optimism scale SO_3 Ordinal The harmful impact of people on nature will be less in ten years’ time than it is now Definitely won’t; Probably won’t ; Probably will; Definitely will 43
SO 4 Item from situational optimism scale SO_4 Ordinal Human society will be more environmentally sustainable in ten years’ time than it is now Definitely won’t; Probably won’t ; Probably will; Definitely will 44
SO 5 Item from situational optimism scale SO_5 Ordinal There will be more wildlife in ten years’ time than there is today Definitely won’t; Probably won’t ; Probably will; Definitely will 45
SO 6 Item from situational optimism scale SO_6 Ordinal There will be more natural areas and habitats in ten years’ time than there are today Definitely won’t; Probably won’t ; Probably will; Definitely will 46
SO 7 Item from situational optimism scale SO_7 Ordinal People will spend more recreational time in nature in ten years’ time than they do now Definitely won’t; Probably won’t ; Probably will; Definitely will 47
SO 8 Item from situational optimism scale SO_8 Ordinal Nature will be able to provide the same benefits to people in ten years’ time as now Definitely won’t; Probably won’t ; Probably will; Definitely will 48
SO 9 Item from situational optimism scale SO_9 Ordinal There will be more local participation in conservation in ten years’ time than now Definitely won’t; Probably won’t ; Probably will; Definitely will 49
SO 10 Item from situational optimism scale SO_10 Ordinal Conservationists will have better tools and knowledge in ten years’ time than now Definitely won’t; Probably won’t ; Probably will; Definitely will 50
LOTR 1 Item from Life-Orientation Test Revised LOTR_1 Ordinal In uncertain times, I usually expect the best Strongly disagree; Disagree; Neither; Agree; Strongly agree 51
LOTR 2 Item from Life-Orientation Test Revised LOTR_2 Ordinal If something can go wrong for me, it will (reverse coding) Strongly disagree; Disagree; Neither; Agree; Strongly agree 52
LOTR 3 Item from Life-Orientation Test Revised LOTR_3 Ordinal I’m always optimistic about my future Strongly disagree; Disagree; Neither; Agree; Strongly agree 53
LOTR 4 Item from Life-Orientation Test Revised LOTR_4 Ordinal I hardly ever expect things to go my way (reverse coding) Strongly disagree; Disagree; Neither; Agree; Strongly agree 54
LOTR 5 Item from Life-Orientation Test Revised LOTR_5 Ordinal I rarely count on good things happening to me (reverse coding) Strongly disagree; Disagree; Neither; Agree; Strongly agree 55
LOTR 6 Item from Life-Orientation Test Revised LOTR_6 Ordinal Overall, I expect more good things to happen to me than bad Strongly disagree; Disagree; Neither; Agree; Strongly agree 56
Psychological distress predicators (PD) 1 Item from K10 K10_1 Ordinal … tired out for no good reason? None of the time; A little of the time; Some of the time; Most of the time; All of the time 57
PD 2 Item from K10 K10_2 Ordinal …nervous? None of the time; A little of the time; Some of the time; Most of the time; All of the time 58
PD 3 Item from K10 K10_3 Ordinal …so nervous that nothing could calm you down? None of the time; A little of the time; Some of the time; Most of the time; All of the time 59 Not asked if the previous response was “None of the time”
PD 4 Item from K10 K10_4 Ordinal …hopeless? None of the time; A little of the time; Some of the time; Most of the time; All of the time 60
PD 5 Item from K10 K10_5 Ordinal …restless or fidgety? None of the time; A little of the time; Some of the time; Most of the time; All of the time 61
PD 6 Item from K10 K10_6 Ordinal …so restless that you could not sit still? None of the time; A little of the time; Some of the time; Most of the time; All of the time 62 Not asked if the previous response was “None of the time”
PD 7 Item from K10 K10_7 Ordinal …depressed? None of the time; A little of the time; Some of the time; Most of the time; All of the time 63
PD 8 Item from K10 K10_8 Ordinal …so depressed that nothing could cheer you up? None of the time; A little of the time; Some of the time; Most of the time; All of the time 64 Not asked if the previous response was “None of the time”
PD 9 Item from K10 K10_9 Ordinal …that everything was an effort? None of the time; A little of the time; Some of the time; Most of the time; All of the time 65
PD 10 Item from K10 K10_10 Ordinal …worthless? None of the time; A little of the time; Some of the time; Most of the time; All of the time 66
Physical health Based on General Household Survey health Ordinal How is your physical health in general? Very good; Good; Fair; Bad; Very bad 67
Social support (SS) 1 Based on WHOQOL-BREF SS1 Ordinal … your personal relationships? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neither; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 68
SS 2 Based on WHOQOL-BREF SS2 Ordinal … the support you get from your friends and family? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neither; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 69
SS 3 Additional social support question SS3 Ordinal … the amount of time you are able to spend with friends and family? Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neither; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 70
Perceived personal security (PS) 1 Personal security question PS_1 Ordinal It is dangerous to go outside at night alone Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neither; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 71
PS 2 Personal security question PS_2 Ordinal My work puts me in dangerous situations Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neither; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 72
PS 3 Personal security question PS_3 Ordinal I do not feel safe, even where I live Very dissatisfied ; Dissatisfied; Neither; Satisfied ; Very satisfied 73
Conservation Do you work in conservation Conservation Logical Do you work or conduct research in nature conservation? Yes; No 74
Years in conservation How many years have you worked in conservation years_cons Numeric How many years have you worked or conducted research in conservation? Years 75 If they work in conservation
Occupation position Reported job type position Factor What is your main role? Ranger; Fieldworker; Manager; Administration ; Graduate student; Bachelors student; Researcher; Consultant/self-employed; Policymaker; Intern; Other 76 Maybe missed some important catagories - like project officer
Gender Reported gender gender Factor What is your gender? Female; Male; Prefer not to say; Other 77
Education Reported level of education education Ordinal What is your highest level of education? None; Primary school; Secondary school; College; University; Prefer not to say 77 Not consistent between countries
Nationality Nationality Nation Factor What is your nationality? All countries 78
Country of work Working country W_coun Factor In which country do you spend most of your time at the moment? All countries 79
Working hours Reported working hours per week WH Numeric How many hours do you normally work each week? Number; Prefer not to say but over 18 80
End comments Ending comments endcomment Text 81
Duration How long was the survey time_duration Numeric 82
Date The date the survey was taken date Date 83
ID Survey ID ID Character 84