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http://dx.doi.org/10.7856/kjcls.2017.28.4.641

Study on Factors Influencing Rural Women's Participation in Community Activities  

Choi, Jung Shin (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration)
Choi, Yoon Ji (Rural Development Administration)
Yoon, Soon Duck (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration)
Kim, Su Rim (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration)
Han, Song Hee (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration)
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The Korean Journal of Community Living Science / v.28, no.4, 2017 , pp. 641-651 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to identify factors that promote participation of rural women in community activities. A total of 466 rural women (effective recovery rate 84.6%) residing in rural areas from October 10 to October 14 in 2016 were surveyed. The main results of the study are as follows. First, the highest participation of rural women in community activities involved women farmers' organizations, which also showed the highest satisfaction. The purpose of their participation in community activities was for community service. Second, there were differences in participation among groups according to individual factors such as age, annual income, and occupation as well as value factors such as sense of community and life satisfaction. Third, with higher age and income and sense of community, rural women were more likely to participate in community activities.
Keywords
rural woman; community participation; sense of community;
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