What is Human Dimensions?
The Human Dimensions Research Program (HDRP) conducts social science research in Colorado about a variety of issues affecting state park and wildlife management. The purpose of this is to incorporate social and biophysical data into natural resource policy and decision making processes.
Because humans are an integral part of ecological systems, it is important to understand what drives human behaviors and opinions. As such, the HDRP examines a suite of individual attributes such as:
- Beliefs, attitudes, and values
- Psychological motivations and constraints (barriers)
- Preferences, expectations and satisfaction
- Perceptions of risk
We use a variety of tools and techniques to collect social science data including (but not limited to):
- Social science surveys (mail, online, and intercept)
- Public comment forms
- Individual (face-to-face) interviews and group interviews (e.g., focus groups)
If you have questions about previous or on-going research projects or would like to discuss how the HDRP can assist you in learning about social science, stakeholder engagement, etc, please contact:
Mike Quartuch, Ph.D.
Human Dimensions Specialist/Researcher
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: (303) 866-3203 x 4602
Katie Wilson, M.S.
Human Dimensions Specialist/Researcher
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
Recent or On-going Projects:
Examining CPW's License Distribution System (Big Game Attitude Survey)
CPW-University Collaborations
Chronic Wasting Disease Research
2018-2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
State Park Visitor Use and Satisfaction Study (2019-2020)
- Technical report about visitor motivations, experience preferences, and activity participation coming soon, end-February 2023
Existing Conditions, Trends, and Projections in Outdoor Recreation Report
Other Useful Social Science Research Efforts
