Mistrust

Ÿ Survival over learning: Participants express a sense of prioritizing survival needs over the perceived triviality of the educational aspects provided during the study.

Ÿ Accusations of hypocrisy and deception: Strong accusations of hypocrisy and dishonesty are directed towards the researchers, accusing them of having ulterior motives, such as making money.

Ÿ Assertion of clean water: Resistance to the idea of water pollution is evident, with participants confidently asserting the cleanliness of their water and expressing a lack of problems related to the organisms present.

Ÿ Fear of informing authorities: There is a fear among participants that the researchers may inform environmental authorities leading to potential arrests, creating apprehension and distrust.

Lack of Expertise and Education Inadequacy

Ÿ Perceived educational gap: Participants express a perception that scientific work is meant for those who have received formal education, highlighting a lack of interest or belief in their own capacity to engage in such activities.

Lack of Interest in Macro-Invertebrates:

Ÿ Dislike for small organisms: A strong aversion to small organisms is evident, with participants expressing a natural disinterest and reluctance to engage with macro-invertebrates.

Ÿ Preference for fish: Participants communicate a preference for larger organisms like fish, indicating a lack of interest in smaller creatures.

Ÿ Indifference and lack of concern: Participants dismiss the significance of the organisms, stating that they see them but do not care about them. Some express that such work is more suitable for school children.

Time constraints

Ÿ Time constraints for women: Women participants express a lack of time and a focus on other responsibilities, indicating a perceived lack of relevance or interest in the study.

Anticipated Abandonment of the Project Beyond the Study Period:

Ÿ Doubt regarding continuity: Participants express skepticism about the researchers’ commitment, questioning whether they will continue their involvement or disappear like others in the past.

Ÿ Observation of researchers’ transience: Participants note a pattern of researchers coming and going without returning, contributing to the anticipation of potential abandonment.