A discussion of social impact assessment : particularly the assessment of impacts on the individual
Abstract
This report examines social impact assessment procedures
in a general way, and then considers in more detail inadequacies
in these procedures in the assessment of social impact on the
individual is within the community. The use of social indicators
to determine the individual attitudes towards a project and to
evaluate changes in the quality of life of affected individuals
are discussed, particularly the use of subjective indicators
to study subjective well-being and satisfaction with life in
general and specific life concerns. Guidelines for more
comprehensive social impact assessment procedures are suggested,
and these are illustrated by outlining the recommended approach
for social impact assessment of the possible coal liquefaction
plant at Muswellbrook, New South Wales. The legal framework
in Australia for facilitating social assessment is also discussed.
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