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Chaudhary, M. K.
- Family vs Career Aspiration among Female Agricultural Graduates
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1 Department of Extension and Communication Management, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
2 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
3 Department of Foods and Nutrition, ASPEE College of Home Science and Nutrition, S.D. Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
1 Department of Extension and Communication Management, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
2 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
3 Department of Foods and Nutrition, ASPEE College of Home Science and Nutrition, S.D. Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 11, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 394-399Abstract
Industrialization and socio-educational advancement has created opportunities for women to work while raising a family and thereby contributing to Indian economy. The study was undertaken under AGRESCO project, in seven colleges of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University of Gujarat state; to seek answer that whether the female students prefer career or/and family in modern society. A pre-structured interview scheduled and a standardized tool was used to measure independent variables and dependent variable (career and family values scale), respectively. Frequency, percentage, range, correlation coefficient and CRD were used to tabulate the data. The findings revealed that 57.33 per cent of the agricultural university graduates (female) had medium career value and majority (74.67 %) of the respondents had higher family values. Only 21.33 per cent of respondents were willing to seek job or any entrepreneurial venture and that too after completion of post graduation. Among seven colleges, College of Dairy Science and Food Technology ranked first in career value. No significant difference for the family value among girl students of various colleges was obtained. Career value and family value of the respondents was not correlated. Programme of study and father occupation and education showed positive and significant association with career values of the respondents.Keywords
Female Student, Preference, Career, Family Value.
- Assessment of Training for Creating Awareness on Certification Mark Among Rural People
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1 Department of Extension and Communication Management, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
2 Department of Home Science, Municipal Arts and U.B. Science College, Mehsana (Gujarat), IN
3 Department of Statistics, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
1 Department of Extension and Communication Management, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
2 Department of Home Science, Municipal Arts and U.B. Science College, Mehsana (Gujarat), IN
3 Department of Statistics, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, S.K. Nagar (Gujarat), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 12, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 408-414Abstract
The study was undertaken in Banaskantha district, under AGRESCO Project, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University of Gujarat state; to assess and compare training outcomes on enhancing awareness among respondents regarding certification marks. Randomly selected 160 respondents were considered as sample for the study. Half of the respondents were beneficiary of the training programme and the other half was control group. A pre-structured interview scheduled was used to measure independent variables and dependent variables. Frequency, percentage, range and chi-square test were used to tabulate the data. The findings revealed that cent per cent of the training beneficiary were able to identify ISI mark, toxicity mark and vegetarian mark. When compared between training beneficiary and non-beneficiary the result was found to be highly significant (z=30.0986**). The findings also revealed that cent per cent of the beneficiary were able to associate product with vegetarian mark and toxicity mark, followed by 90 per cent were able to associate BIS Hallmark, 87.5 per cent were able to associate ISI mark with the product. When compared between beneficiary and non-beneficiary, the result was found to be highly significant (z=24.9128**). It can be concluded from the study that awareness generating programme on certification mark could be beneficial for the rural people.Keywords
Certification Marks, Awareness, Training, Rural.References
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