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Perception and attitude on ecotourism of locals in Amadeo, Cavite.

Danica Caag, Rica Capinpin, Jaime Guevarra Jr., Christine Joy Napili,
Princess Mary Sencio

Cavite State University, General Trias City, Cavite

This study was conducted from August to March 2018 in Amadeo, Cavite to
assess the perception and attitude of locals in Amadeo, Cavite. Specifically, the
study aimed to (1) determine the demographic profile interms of age, sex,

educational attainment and occupation (2) determine the level of perception
and attitude of the respondents (3) determine the relationship of the
demographic factor to level of perception and attitude
(4) determine the significant relationship of perception and attitude.
Descriptive correlation survey method was used in the study. Correlation of
age to level of perception with pearson coefficient of -.098 shows that
they are concerned and
protecting the ecotourism site. Correlation of gender the level of perception
with
pearson coefficient of .094 shows that they like to know the condition of

existing ecotourism site. Correlation of educational attainment to level of
perception with pearson coefficient of .095 shows that they like to know the
condition of existing ecotourism site. Correlation of occupation to level of
perception with pearson coefficient of -.119 shows that they would like to
know how people treat ecotourism site. Correlation of age to level of attitude

with pearson coefficient of -.099 shows that they believe that policies in
ecotourism site should be respected. Correlation of gender to level of attitude
with pearson coefficient of .92 shows that they believe that ecotourism
sites in our community will become popular in the future. Correlation of
educational attainment with pearson coefficient of -.172 shows that they
believe that locals and tourists are both contributors in developing
ecotourism. Correlation of occupation to level of attitude with pearson
coefficient of -.112 shows that they believe that ecotourism sites preserved

natural beauty of the environment. The significant relationship between
perception and attitude of locals with pearson coefficient of 0.000 and level of
significance of 0.05. Therefore the study shows there is a significant
relationship between perception and attitude on ecotourism of locals in Amadeo,
Cavite.

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