A Social Study of some Values among Rural residents and Their Relationship to Developmental Services in Two Villages in Beheira Governorate | ||
| Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Sustainable Development | ||
| Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2025, Pages 405-431 PDF (1.39 M) | ||
| Document Type: Research Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jassd.2025.382780.1057 | ||
| Author | ||
| Alaa eldien amien Betah* | ||
| Department of Agricultural Economics, (Rural Sociology) Saba basha, Alexandria University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The research was conducted to identify some values among rural residents, through identifying socio-economic, and cultural characteristics. Furthermore, the research aimed to explore the relationship between the availability of developmental services in the village and some values of rural residents. The research data were collected from respondents, with a questionnaire administered through personal interviews, after conducted pre-test study. The sample size was 347 respondents. Some statistical methods were used to describe and analyze data such as percentages, descriptive and non-parametric statistic methods were used to demonstrate the relationship between variables such as chi square through the use of statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS. The result of the research revealed a significant relationship between the availability of developmental services in the village and various socio-economic characteristics, including age, educational level, marital status, family size, occupation, monthly household income, and agricultural land possession. Furthermore, research revealed a significant relationship between the availability of developmental services in the village and some social values as respect, social solidarity, consumption values, political participation, belonging, informal social control, and investment initiative. The research concluded with several recommendations and research suggestions, the most important of which is the implementation of educational and developmental programs aimed to enhance the knowledge and awareness of rural inhabitants regarding the availability and quality of developmental services in their villages. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Rural social values; community; development | ||
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