Briefcase- Survey

Link to my google forms  

https://forms.gle/VvvxkUMWHbpMjuEb6

Here are some questions I included and the results;

How old are you? 

When I sent out this survey, I was surprised by how many people completed it and how in depth they answered some of these questions. 2/3 of the people who completed this survey range from 35-55. Although I would have liked a lot more people in the 65+ age group I think that having 45-55 shows a middle ground between the young and old generation. I think that how the people in the 45-55 age group have answered shows that they took a lot of inspiration from their parents when it came to activities such as cooking and gardening. 

 How often do you think about where your food comes from? & How often do you eat processed food?

How often do you consider food waste? & Do you actively take steps to avoid wasting food?

It's interesting to me that 71.9% of people only occasionally think about where their food comes from. Its shocking that never and always are almost equal in size. I think this shows that most people aren't that bothered about whether something is processed or bad for the environment. This is something which I would like to stop. 

These pie charts are pleasing to see because of how the majority of people are aware of food waste and actively take steps to reduce it. 

How often do you check the nutrition label on food packaging? & How often do you order a takeaway? 

Do you think food waste is a growing problem in our society? If so, how do you think we could help to reduce the amount of food waste and packaging?

I was pleasantly surprised with these answers for this question. A lot of people believe that food waste is a growing issue and we as a community should come up with ways to inhibit the growth. 

Do you think it's more enjoyable to cook with a friend, family member or partner rather than cooking alone? & How enjoyable do you find cooking on a scale of 1-10?

This first question is interesting because going forward with this project I would like to encourage the old and young generations to cook healthier meals together. 

The second question is also interest because most people enjoy cooking and again I would like to encourage families to cook together as I think it could be beneficial for each generation. 

Where do you get most of your information for cooking? 

Have any of your meals that you or a family member cook been passed on through generations? If so, do you feel a connection to that family member when preparing the meal? Please explain. 

I really enjoyed reading through this question. These answers prove that food and cooking connect generations together. When cooking a meal your grandparents cooked you are also remembering them in the processed and it really is a lovely thing to think about.

Do you think it would be beneficial to you to ask elderly members of your family different techniques or recipes? If so, have you ever done this? 

There were very mixed answers with this one. Most people weren't sure but the more in depth replies show that it can be very beneficial. Asking the elderly members you in turn are giving them a purpose and allowing them to pass down a recipe they love.

Have you ever done any gardening? If so, do you find this to be therapeutic? 

quite a few people do find gardening to be therapeutic and this is nice to hear. Maybe teaching the younger generation something they find therapeutic like gardening or cooking it's giving the youth an outlet where they can relax. This can give the older generation a purpose and a way to help the youth with their growing mental health problems. 

Have you or a family member ever tried to grow your own vegetable or fruit? If so, how successful has it been? 

I find the answer "My Grandad used to grow tomatoes, cucumber, onion, potatoes in his garden..." very interesting. This is because this elderly member is already helping his family and distributing out vegetables that he grows. It shows that as well as finding enjoyment in his gardening he is contributing to a sustainable community.