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http://dx.doi.org/10.7851/ksrp.2022.28.1.049

Users' Perceptions on Welfare Facilities using Closed Rural Schools  

Kim, Jeong-Eun (Dept. of Social Welfare, Chungnam National University)
Ryu, Jin-Seok (Dept. of Social Welfare, Chungnam National University)
Kim, Dae-Sik (Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Chungnam National University)
Jung, Yeo-Joo (Dept. of Social Welfare, Chungwoon University)
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Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning / v.28, no.1, 2022 , pp. 49-55 More about this Journal
Abstract
School closures in rural areas is especially relevant because low fertility rate and population aging are common not only in rural but also in urban areas. This paper examined a variety of users' perceptions on welfare facilities using closed rural schools. For this study, the descriptive survey research design was conducted at the EZER located in Kyungsnangbuk-do. The sample size of 200 was selected through convenience sampling and data collection was completed by a self-completion written questionnaires. Main findings are as follows: 1) the level of users' relative satisfaction with welfare facilities using closed rural schools was generally positive, main factor associated with relative satisfaction was facilities and surrounding environment at closed rural schools, 2) socioeconomic usefulness of closed rural schools was also was generally positive, main factors for revitalization were adequate facilities and places, accessible and convenient places, 3) future necessity and willingness for welfare facilities using closed rural schools were overwhelmingly positive, children or youth were revealed as a priority service target. Finally, theses analyses show that a high proportion in the rural welfare sector, especially seemed to have a positive impact on bridging negative gabs between urban and rural in the socioeconomic development and social welfare.
Keywords
Closed Schools; Rural areas; Users' perceptions; Welfare facilities;
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