Attitude of agricultural advisory and technical engineers towards performance of Agricultural and Natural Resources Engineering Organization (ANREO)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Faculty Member in Agricultural Extension and Education , Agricultural Department, Razi University, Iran

2 M.Sc. Student in Agricultural Extension and Education, Agricultural Department, Razi University, Iran

3 Ph.D. Candidate in Rural Development, Agricultural Department, Razi University, Iran

Abstract

The Purpose of this research was to determine the attitude of agricultural advisory and technical engineers towards ANREO. The population of this study included 127 engineers in Songhor Township. Based on their job tenure and field of study, a purposeful sample of 45 engineers participated in this study. This study was conducted using Q methodology. It is a combination of qualititative and quantitative methods to identify people´s mindset. Using focus group interview, 25 statements were derived and recorded on each Q card. In the next step, all 25 validated cards were handed over to participants for sorting. Results of Q factor analysis revealed that engineers hold four mindset (visionary, critically, constructivist and conservative look) towards ANREO. The result of this study has implications for ANREO in Kermanshah province. If ANREO is to attract and retain more members, they need to take members’ attitude into consideration.

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Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research
Volume 45, Issue 4 - Serial Number 4
January 2015
Pages 747-759

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