Travel Safe

I'm currently collecting data from young adults and parents/guardians to discover what measures are necessary to feel safer when travelling, for reassurance and peace of mind. Therefore, I have prepared a few questions to help allocate these particular necessities and engage with personal preferences.

The thought of my child going travelling really frightens me

What are your main concerns as a parent? E.g safety, Covid, well being

  1. well-being
  2. traveling alone. i think everyone should stay in a group where possible.
  3. for my daughter, it's safety and the current covid situation - perhaps being stranded somewhere.
  4. safety, covid-19, and not quite knowing what he's doing or where he is.
  5. safety
  6. safety
  7. safety and well-being
  8. being too trusting in someone
  9. safety or illness abroad
  10. all of the above, i want my child to be safe at all times, and with covid, that presents other difficulties.
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I wouldn't feel comfortable if my child travelled independently

What are your main concerns regarding independent travelling?

  1. safety
  2. child being too far away to help if in trouble.
  3. unknown country, attitudes towards women, sharing accommodation with strangers.
  4. i just don't feel it's appropriate for a child!
  5. safety
  6. i would much prefer both my children to be in a group when traveling.
  7. safety and well-being
  8. not having another person there to assist with good decision-making.
  9. does this mean traveling alone? i would encourage and support traveling as i think it is a great life experience, but i would worry about the higher risks, especially for a single woman, of traveling alone. at least with a friend or a small group, it would be safer.
  10. i would feel my child would be more vulnerable on their own as i would feel it would be safer to travel in a group or at least in a pair as they could help each other if anything happened.
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I would encourage my child to travel extensively

Hypothetically if your son/daughter is planning to go travelling, how do you see your role as a parent in supporting your child with preparation?

  1. caution
  2. route planning. having access to emergency funds. correct equipment. preferably being part of an organized group. precautions against malaria and other diseases.
  3. ensuring all travel documentation is accurate, researching the countries together, and making sure they are aware of different laws and cultural differences.
  4. correct equipment, financial assistance, helping with sourcing accommodation.
  5. making them aware of as much as possible about where they are going in terms of points of contact if they are in trouble.
  6. both my children are extremely independent and have visited many places with both of us, so they know a lot about the process, but i would still hope to be involved in helping them.
  7. encouragement and help with organization
  8. always follow your instinct; if it doesn’t feel right, don’t do it.
  9. supporting with planning and discussion of options.
  10. i would ensure they were fully prepared mentally and physically so they could cope with traveling in unknown countries.
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What personal attributes does your son/daughter have that will enhance their travelling experience?

  1. don't know
  2. easily mixes with others. a lot of common sense.
  3. respectful, curious, independent, resilient
  4. resourceful! sociable
  5. confidence
  6. they already love traveling, and my daughter has already visited the dominican republic to study medicine in a hospital for 2 weeks a few years ago - i think they are both excited to travel more and they themselves have no fear!
  7. intelligence and open mind
  8. they are very independent.
  9. common sense friendly and sociable
  10. i believe that independence will assist with their travel and the ability to think on their feet. also, being good at problem-solving and having common sense is key to enhancing their travel experience.
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Which of these benefits is most important to you? Please tick only one box

When packing for the trip, what essentials would you ensure your child had to make sure they were fully equipped?

  1. don't know
  2. phone, spare battery, comfortable shoes, clothes for all weather. sunscreen, insect repellent. local currency. list of emergency phone numbers.
  3. phone and charger, passport and all travel documents, clear instructions to arrive at the destination, first aid kit, medication.
  4. medication appropriate clothing communication aids money
  5. money medication contact details
  6. first aid kit, guides on the places they were visiting, contact details of people at home, credit card just in case!
  7. phone, credit card
  8. phone and charger emergency contact details
  9. travel insurance access to money in an emergency my ‘child’ is an adult so i think they would sort everything else out for themselves.
  10. appropriate clothing and essential equipment to protect themselves.
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What items from the following would be the most important to pack for additional safety measures? Please tick only 4 boxes

How do you prefer to shop?

Which aspect is most important to you when buying? Please tick only one

Where do you currently shop most frequently? E.g Asos, M&S

  1. prefer not to say
  2. amazon
  3. amazon
  4. primark!
  5. river island
  6. asos
  7. sainsbury's
  8. coles
  9. next, monsoon, white stuff, asos
  10. next asos
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