13 UNITE STUDENTS | APPLICANT INDEX SURVEY | 2022 THEMATIC ANALYSIS BACK T O T H EMES *For this question, agreement indicates a negative response; the score for this question was reversed when calculating the index score. Figure 9 : Breakdown of responses to resilience theme questions Sustainability is front of mind for this cohort of applicants. Over three quarters (77%) agree that it is extremely important to address climate change, with only 8% actively disagreeing. The item was purposely phrased using strong language, so this level of agreement demonstrates a very high level of feeling about climate change. Applicants are also prepared to take action, but not fully in line with their level of concern. While 79% agree that they recycle, 60% are careful about their use of electricity and water, and 50% have made sacrifices in order to live more sustainably. Commitment to environmental sustainability is relatively stable across demographics, but UK applicants show higher levels of commitment compared to international applicants. LGB+ and Trans+ applicants and those with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and mental health conditions also scored higher within this theme. I have made sacrifices so that I can live more sustainably I am careful about my use of electricity and water It is extremely important to address climate change I recycle SUSTAINABILITY 68 The Sustainability score measures the strength of feeling about climate change together with personal commitment to living sustainably. 0 100 80 50 20 90 60 30 70 40 10 ■ Strong disagreement ■ Moderate disagreement ■ Neutral ■ Moderate agreement ■ Strong agreement