Assessing of mental well-being of rural youth and its impact on survival in rural areas

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Assistant Prof., Department of agricultural economics and rural development, Faculty of Agriculture, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran

2 Associate Prof., Department of agricultural economics and rural development, Faculty of Agriculture, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran

3 PhD Student, Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Faculty of Agriculture, Bu Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran

Abstract

Rural youth are important sources of rural and agriculture development, and if they remain in their rural area, they can help reduce poverty in that area. One of the factors affecting the youth's survival in the village is the achievement of social wellbeing. In most studies, only the objective dimension of wellbeing has been addressed and the mental dimension of wellbeing has been neglected, while the subjective interpretation of youth from the environment and quality of life in the village which affects their decision on remaining in the village. Therefore, the aim of this research is to evaluate the mental well-being of rural youth and its effect on remain in rural. The statistical population of the study consisted of rural youths in Khoramabad Township (N= 1058). Research samples were selected using multi-stage cluster sampling method with using the Krejcie & Morgan table (n= 281). The results showed that the level of mental well-being of the majority of the rural youth was low and girls had a lower mean in terms of self-esteem, emotional intelligence and social intelligence. In addition, the results of regression analysis showed that income, employment status, access to health services, health status, access to recreational facilities, educational level, social Solidarity and distance from the cityare variables that affect the mental well-being of rural youth. Also, the results showed that there is a positive relationship between the wellbeing of the rural youth and their willingness to remain in the village.

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Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research
Volume 53, Issue 1
February 2022
Pages 21-35

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