scholarly journals Changes in quality of life of Lithuanian elderly rural population in 2001–2011

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 871-880
Author(s):  
Gediminas Kuliešis ◽  
Lina Pareigienė
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Western World ◽  
Rural Residents

The aging of the population is the most striking demographic process in Lithuania and other Western world countries. Elderly rural residents, which are the consumers of the public goods and the providers of them at the same time, become increasingly important element of rural vitality. That’s the reason the scientific community pays more and more attention on various aspects of life of older people in rural areas: the quality of life, social services, sociality and others. The purpose of this article is to analyze one dimension of the life quality of older rural residents – the changes in living conditions, which were registered in 2001 and 2011 during Population and housing census in Lithuania. Indicators of quality of life were measured – the type of dwelling, accommodation of dwellings: hot water, bath and shower,.sewerage, flush toilet, the type of heating systems, the type of water supply. The result showed that although the living conditions of rural and especially of elderly rural population are rapidly increasing, they are still lower compared to the urban population's living conditions.

scholarly journals The role of self-government in improving the quality of life of rural residents

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 172-179
Author(s):  
Sh. M. Каntаrbаyеvа ◽  
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S. T. Zhumasheva ◽  
Zh. B. Smagulova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Territorial Development ◽  
Rural Residents

The aim is to show the main directions of strategic reforms that contribute to improving the well-being of the rural population, modernizing public administration and balanced territorial development. Methods - economic and statistical, assessment, comparative analysis. Results - it was revealed that despite the respondents' satisfaction with the quality of life in the countryside, the existing problems in rural areas are associated with insufficient use of production and intellectual potential, competitive advantages of the agricultural sector of the republic. The article discusses the need to improve the methods of State regulation and self-government based on the involvement of rural residents in these processes. This will make it possible to form a national model of positive socio-economic dynamics, taking into account historical experience, traditions and foreign practice. In the context of this, the arguments for increasing the responsibility of the institution of State self-government in making decisions on the effective development of the territory seem relevant. The authors note the need for the participation of the rural population in formation of the budget, lobbying for social and other projects which are necessary for specific administrative-territorial units. The necessity of active use of digital technologies in business and social movement in the conditions of quarantine and postcovid regimes has been justified. Conclusions - improving the efficiency of self-government bodies is a complex, complex task that requires the concentration of efforts of many structures. It is necessary to introduce digital technologies to create infrastructure in rural areas in order to ensure social security and improve quality of life of the population.

scholarly journals Micro Finance in Manipur

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-17
Author(s):  
Robita S
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Self Reliance

Manipur lives in villages. The rural population contributes to about 76.12% of the total population. Enhancement in the quality of life of the economically weaker section of the society has been one of the basic objectives of development planning of the State. Rural development, by empowering the rural masses through economic self-reliance, is one of the priority areas of the Central and State Govts. To bring about development in rural areas, the govts. and banks/financial institutions have formulated various programmes and schemes. Micro Finance is one such scheme adopted for the development of rural people.

scholarly journals Pain, Physical Function, Radiographic Features, and Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis Agricultural Workers Living in Rural Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Nikolic ◽  
Biserka Nedeljkovic ◽  
Goran Trajkovic ◽  
Dragisa Rasic ◽  
Zlatica Mirkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Womac Pain ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Duration Of Disease

Background. The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between the clinical manifestations, disease severity based on radiography images, functional activity level, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis in a rural population living in Serbian enclaves in Kosovo, as well as to determine the correlation between the WOMAC and the EQ-5D questionnaire in this population. Method. The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Internal Medicine Clinic, Clinical Hospital Center Pristina-Gracanica, located in Laplje Selo from February to December 2013. One hundred patients with confirmed (American College of Rheumatology criteria) knee osteoarthritis completed the EQ-5D and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaires, rated pain on a visual analogue scale (VAS), and underwent knee radiographic examinations. Result. Most patients were obese with moderate radiographic changes according to the Kellgeren–Lawrence scale and suffered from very severe pain according to the VAS scale. The duration of disease significantly correlated with the WOMAC scores, VAS score, and all of the scores on the EQ-5D, except for mobility. The age of participants showed a similar correlation with the same variables. The patients with higher Kellgren–Lawrence scores (3-4) were significantly older, with a significantly higher body mass index (BMI) and longer duration of disease than patients with lower scores (1-2). Significantly higher VAS, pain/discomfort EQ-5D, and WOMAC pain and function scores were also recorded among patients with more significant radiological changes. The correlations between WOMAC and EQ-5D were satisfactory. Conclusion. The severity of clinical manifestations and radiographic area changes may affect functional ability and the quality of life in knee OA patients living in rural areas, which requires adequate treatment and physical therapy.

scholarly journals Then Effects of rural-urban migration on economic status of rural residents

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 154-160
Author(s):  
Thiengtham Keopasith ◽  
Shen Neng
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Urban Migration ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Rural Farmers ◽  
Rural Urban Migration

The study examined the effects of rural-urban migration on the economic status of rural residents. The study utilized a mixed-methods research approach to collect and analyze data, first, data were collected through a questionnaire from households whose family members migrated to urban centers, and interviews were held with various heads of villages in the study area. The study reveals that the majority of the migrants were able-bodied youth who migrated to urban centers to seek employment and education. Migrants’ families at places of origin benefited from migration of their own relations to urban centers mainly through remittances which enabled them to improve their livelihood as the remittances were spent on daily consumption and investment into business activities. The study recommends that government should formulate policies that would create employment for citizens in rural areas, and encourage the private sector to build industries in rural areas to prevent rural-urban migration. Government and the private sector should also empower rural farmers through the promotion of markets for farm produce in order to improve the income of rural farmers, reduce poverty, improve the quality of life and well-being, increase their happiness, satisfaction, and minimize rural-urban migration. The study findings are limited to developing countries where rural-urban migration is a challenge due to the generally low quality of life in rural areas. Further research on the effects of rural-urban migration on the economic status of rural residents should involve a quantitative analysis of the impact of remittances by migrants on poverty reduction in rural areas.

Theoretical and Methodological Approach to Rural Life Support Research

2020 ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
A.V. Turyanskiy ◽  
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I.N. Merenkova ◽  
A.I. Dobrunova ◽  
A.A. Sidorenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Rural Life ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Support Research

The article justifies the need for a theoretical and methodological approach to the study of the life support of rural residents as a system that takes into account social, economic, environmental and institutional specifics. A model of life support of the rural population characterizing the structure of its components is presented. A methodological approach has been proposed and a system of indicators has been defined linking the use of resources to meet the basic needs of rural residents and the quality of their lives. Rural areas of the region were typed according to the level of life support of the population, which allowed to identify the degree of their differentiation.

scholarly journals Current ecological condition of rural residential territories of Ukraine: reproduction and preservation of human and natural resource potential

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Palapa ◽  
O. Nagornіuk ◽  
M. Toniuk ◽  
S. Gonchar ◽  
Yu. Shevchenko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Residential Area ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Nature Management ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Rural Settlements

In the modern socio-ecological and economic life of Ukraine, rural areas occupy a special place; they are an integral part of the agricultural sphere, because they are home to more than a third of the population of our country. These areas are characterized by an exceptional contribution to the formation of food security. Increasing the country’s export potential makes the development of rural areas one of the main priorities of Ukraine’s state policy, which aims to raise living standards of the rural population, increase the efficiency of the agro-industrial complex, improve the environment and improve the quality of life of peasants. However, prior to land reform, monitoring of agricultural land on former collective and state farms was conducted at the state level, and residential areas where the population grew for their own needs were never surveyed. And according to the population itself, no standards for the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers have ever been observed. Many years of research conducted at the Institute of Agroecology and Nature Management of NAAS found that in the residential area of rural settlements drinking water is contaminated with nitrates, vegetable products — nitrates and heavy metals, which indicates the need for monitoring in the residential area. Modern ecological assessment of rural settlements remains relevant, unrealized and requires regular research, socio-ecological monitoring and scientific substantiation of their ecologically balanced development. Intensification of agricultural production, reduction of forests and forest belts, intensive plowing of lands, intensification of water and wind erosion processes, drainage of swamps, migration and reduction of the number of experienced rural population have led to degradation of Ukraine’s agrosphere. The analysis of modern strategies of development of rural territorial communities has shown that in none of them the ecological nature protection aspect is taken into account (at best, socio-economic one, and usually — just economic development). This indicates that community leaders are not properly trained to perform their current community development functions, taking into account environmental security and policies. The still low ecological culture and consciousness of the rural population of Ukraine inhibits the civilized development of rural areas and with it the quality of life of the population in these areas.

scholarly journals ANÁLISE DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE AGRICULTORES FAMILIARES: ESTUDO DE CASO EM TRÊS PASSOS, RIO GRANDE DO SUL (RS)

Nativa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-513
Author(s):  
Jean Callai Garcez ◽  
Danni Maisa da Silva ◽  
Aaron Concha Vasquez Hengles ◽  
Divanilde Guerra ◽  
Ramiro Pereira Bisognin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Socioeconomic Vulnerability ◽  
Family Farmers ◽  
New Public

A busca por melhores condições de vida é unânime entre os seres humanos, porém, muitos não conseguem atender as suas necessidades por diferentes motivos. Definir qualidade de vida é algo complexo, por isso, existem diversas possibilidades de classificação, ligadas, também, ao aspecto financeiro, à saúde e ao conforto. As famílias que vivem nas pequenas propriedades rurais, geralmente, apresentam maior vulnerabilidade socioeconômica e precisam de maior atenção das instituições públicas. Diante disto, objetivou-se, aqui, estudar as condições de vida de agricultores familiares de Três Passos (RS). Após discussão sobre qualidade de vida, apresentam-se os resultados do estudo de caso realizado com 20 famílias da zona rural do município. Este estudo foi realizado por meio da aplicação de um questionário com questões quali-quantitativas relacionadas à rotina familiar, ao trabalho, à qualidade de vida, às dificuldades, aos benefícios e às perspectivas de sucessão familiar. Os resultados sobre a percepção dos produtores a respeito da qualidade de vida apontaram pontos positivos, relacionados ao fato destes “gostarem de morar no meio rural” e negativos, vinculados, também, às dificuldades de acesso, ao êxodo dos jovens e a dificuldades financeiras. Estes aspectos reforçam a necessidade de novas políticas públicas de auxílio e incentivo ao pequeno produtor.Palavras-chave: Agricultura familiar, sucessão rural, políticas públicas. ANALYSIS OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF FAMILY FARMERS: CASE STUDY FROM TRÊS PASSOS, RIO GRANDE DO SUL (RS), BRAZIL ABSTRACT:The search for better living conditions is unanimous among human beings, however, many are unable to meet their needs for different reasons. Therefore, defining quality of life is complex, so there are several possibilities for classifications, such as in relation to financial aspects, health and comfort. Families that live on small farms in rural areas generally have greater socioeconomic vulnerability and need more attention from public institutions. Given this context, the aim of this study was to study the living conditions of family farmers in Três Passos, RS. After a discussion on conditions and quality of life, the results of the survey carried out with 20 families living in the rural area of a municipality in the Três Passos/RS are presented. This survey was carried out through the application of a questionnaire with quali-quantities related to the family's daily life, work, quality of life, difficulties, benefits and perspective of family succession. The results on the perception of the interviewed producers regarding quality of live pointed out positive points, related to the fact that they “like to live in rural areas” and negative ones, linked, among others, to the difficulties of access, the exodus of young people and difficulties financial. These aspects reinforce the need for new public policies to assist and encourage small producers.Keywords: Family farming, rural succession, public policy.

scholarly journals Poverty as the main factor in the decline in the quality of life and its impact on the environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 07052
Author(s):  
Svetlana Kuznetsova ◽  
Margarita Voytyuk ◽  
Tatiana Marinchenko ◽  
Vyacheslav Voytyuk ◽  
Sofia Sypok
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Poverty Level ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Main Factor

In recent years, the number of unemployed persons, low-income families, refugees and families in difficult life situations has increased, which has led to a decrease in the standard of living. The paper is devoted to the problem of poverty in the aspect of the analysis of rural areas and the quality of life of the rural population. The population of rural areas is more vulnerable and often lacks the factors necessary to improve the quality of life. Social problems in rural areas and factors of decreasing the quality of life and their consequences are shown. The analysis has showed that the main source of income for the able-bodied rural population is labor activity, including personal subsidiary farming. The poverty rate varies across the constituent entities of the Russian Federation from 3.8% to 43.3%. In general, the poverty level increased by 38% of the total number of constituent entities of the Russian Federation in 2019.Despite the relative progress in solving social problems in rural areas in recent years, including that thanks to the implementation of measures of state programs, the quality of life of the rural population not only remains low level, but also tend to decrease. In this regard, the study of poverty as the main factor in reducing the quality of life of the rural population becomes relevant. In order to solve more effective the poverty problems, it is necessary to revise the principles of budgeting at different levels and introduce tools that have shown high efficiency in foreign countries.

The volume of goods and services consumed by rural population as a metric of quality of life and standard of living

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 1762-1779
Author(s):  
Yuliya I. KOLOSKOVA ◽  
Denis V. PARSHUKOV ◽  
Zinaida E. SHAPOROVA
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Krasnoyarsk Krai ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Per Capita

Subject. The article discusses the consumption of goods and services in rural areas of the Krasnoyarsk Krai. Objectives. We analyze the way the rural population consumes goods and services, evaluate the extent of their municipal differentiation by the standard of living and quality of life. Methods. We draw upon the normative and comparative methods of data analysis by consumption of goods by the rural population and the availability of infrastructure. Results. Social benefits were found to account for almost 40 percent of income received by the rural population. The population’s income strongly depends on social benefits in the majority of rural areas. The low income per capita determines the low purchasing power of the population. We demonstrate that most rural people consumes products they grow at their private land plots, thus reducing the share of retail turnover. Rural population practically cannot purchase goods for the long-term use. The volume of paid services per capita does keep below RUB 5,000 in the most of the rural areas. Conclusions and Relevance. The study helped evaluate the consumption in the rural areas of the Krasnoyarsk Krai and determine municipal districts where people need aid of the regional and federal authorities most of all. If institutional processes change in the rural areas, the social functions will be performed most effectively.

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