conceptual model for rural women’s livelihood sustainability from the perspective of experts and institutional authorities: The application of grounded theory

Namjouyan Shirazi, Zahra; Hosseini, Seyed Mahmood; Alambeigi, Amir; Rezaei, Amir Reza

doi:10.22059/ijaedr.2022.336260.669114

conceptual model for rural women’s livelihood sustainability from the perspective of experts and institutional authorities: The application of grounded theory

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Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Zahra Namjouyan Shirazi ¹

Seyed Mahmood Hosseini ²

Amir Alambeigi ³

Amir Reza Rezaei ⁴

¹ Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, University of Tehran, Tehran

² Professor, Department of Agricultural Department of Agricultural Extocsion and Education, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

³ Faculty of Economics and Agricultural Development . University of Tehran,Karaj ,Iran

⁴ Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran

10.22059/ijaedr.2022.336260.669114

Abstract

Improving the livelihood of rural women is one of the development goals in any country. Therefore, the present study sought to identify the factors affecting the sustainability of rural women in Shiraz county. The research method was qualitative analysis with data- based approach and by theoretical sampling method, 20 interviews were conducted with experts and those involved in the development of rural women in the province. Data analysis was performed using MAXQDA12 software. The results showed that 387 codes and 26 concepts in the form of 8 central categories called air and climate fluctuations, personal resources, social resources and financial resources; Research, physical resources, marketing, law and institutional capacities were identified and extracted as effective factors in creating sustainable rural livelihood. In the selective coding stage, the relationships between the categories were identified and explained. According to the findings, it was found that the empowerment of rural women affects all aspects of their sustainable livelihood. Finally, it can be said that based on the suggestions presented based on the results of strategies to achieve sustainable livelihoods for rural women in Shiraz county can be considered by policy makers, planners and those involved in rural development and women's livelihood sustainability.

Keywords

Sustainable livelihood

agricultural extension

content analysis

rural women