Household Responses to Food Shortages in Western Nepal

1997 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Panter-Brick ◽  
Mark Eggerman
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Subsistence Farmers ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Food Shortages ◽  
Household Coping Strategies ◽  
Household Responses ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The Himalaya

Food shortages occur periodically and predictably in over- populated areas of the foothills of the Himalaya, leading to extensive outmigration and to indebtedness of farmers. A survey of four administrative areas and in-depth interviews of 120 households (a sample of diverse caste and ethnic groups, stratified by land area) was undertaken in two districts of western Nepal to document the severity of shortfall in local agricultural production and the range of household coping strategies. The duration of food shortages averaged 5 months of the year, but ranged enormously across households, with 4% of sample families being entirely landless. Out-migration, wage labor, petty trade, high-interest loans, and land mortgage were well-established coping strategies, beneficial for some families in generating income and the possibility for investment, but for others leading to progressively greater debt, economic marginalisation and impoverishment. This study highlights the importance of encouraging diversified strategies for subsistence farmers to ensure cash revenue, much of which is derived from debt and emigration, and reviews the geographical and socioeconomic factors influencing both constraints on household subsistence and responses to seasonal food deficits.

Poverty, Vulnerability, and Household Coping Strategies During the 2015–16 Recession in Belarus

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kateryna Bornukova ◽  
Alexandru Cojocaru ◽  
Mikhail Matytsin ◽  
Gleb Shymanovich
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Household Coping Strategies

The role of nitrogen in transforming British agricultural productivity production prior to and during the First World War

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 583-609
Author(s):  
John Martin
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Production ◽  
First World War ◽  
World War ◽  
Coal Gas ◽  
Major Threat ◽  
The First World War ◽  
Food Shortages ◽  
War Effort ◽  
First World

This paper explores the reasons why artificial or mineral sources of nitrogen, which were more readily available in Britain than in other European countries, were only slowly adopted by farmers in the decades prior to and during the First World War. It considers why nitrogen in the form of sulphate of ammonia, a by-product of coal-gas (town-gas) manufacture, was increasingly exported from Britain for use by German farmers. At the same time Britain was attempting to monopolise foreign supplies of Chilean nitrate, which was not only a valuable source of fertiliser for agriculture but also an essential ingredient of munitions production. The article also investigates the reasons why sulphate of ammonia was not more widely used to raise agricultural production during the First World War, at a time when food shortages posed a major threat to public morale and commitment to the war effort.

Filipino Domestic Workers and Their Capacity Development

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 824-841
Author(s):  
Jennifer Loh ◽  
Alicia F. Estrellado
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Capacity Development ◽  
Domestic Workers ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study explored the day-to-day experiences of female Filipino domestic workers in Singapore, including their working conditions, employee–employer relationships, and psychological health. In-depth interviews were conducted with 18 women. Using grounded theory, the emergent themes revealed high levels of variation, both within and between women, suggesting that the quality of domestic workers’ lives depends largely on the personal characteristics of their employers or the workers themselves, rather than on any system of protection. More importantly, participants displayed positive and resilient coping strategies which enabled them to thrive despite restrictive circumstances. Implications pertaining to capabilities and empowerment development were discussed.

scholarly journals Coping Strategies Used By Students with Disabilities in Managing Social and Higher Educational Experiences

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Nageswara Rao Ambati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study attempts to understand social and educational experiences of students with disabilities in institutions of higher education and is exploratory in nature. To understand the educational experiences of these students, it is not enough to know only the availability of services and resources. It is also necessary to understand the students personally, and the circumstances in which they live. To answer the research questions posed in this study, the researcher has used mixed methods and three universities were selected through purposive sampling in so as to gain maximum diverse variation. For this study, in-depth interviews were conducted with hundred students with disabilities in selected universities in Andhra Pradesh, India. In this study, quantitative and qualitative data analyses were used and in most cases quotes of real text for each theme were maintained and used extensively. The findings of the study show the students were very categorical about their special needs in order to achieve their goals. A greater understanding has been gained regarding coping strategies adopted by them to manage their higher education needs. Based on findings of the study the researcher has brought out the factors which influence the creation of an inclusive environment in institutions of higher education.

scholarly journals Could coronavirus 2019-infected disease patients get cope with the treatment?: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 880
Author(s):  
Fery AM Mendrofa ◽  
Umi Hani ◽  
Yuni Nurhidayat
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Psychological Aspect ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The World ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Depth Interviews

A pandemic of a novel coronavirus-infected disease is currently ongoing in the world. Most patients have to be isolated due to the treatments. This study aimed to make sense of how patients with coronavirus-infected disease understand and experience infectious isolation. The research used a qualitative design with a phenomenological approach. Data collection was conducted with in-depth interviews of nine patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) confirmed who had been in the isolation room. The analysis was conducted on interview transcripts by organizing keywords found into categories, sub-themes, and themes based on Colaizzi's approach. The results indicated that the participants experienced fright due to the isolation and attempted to integrate their isolation experiences. Isolation highlighted a sense of threat posed by cross-infection, a threat that participants experienced as originating from others and from themselves to others. Participants described feeling changes experienced after several days of treatment. Participants reported various symptoms of the disease and received careful care while in isolation. They still communicate with family. Isolated patients are able to deal with the treatment by improving their coping strategies. Participants reported the most support from their families, even from a distance. Future research could explore experiences of isolation from family and staff perspectives and identify the psychological aspect in caring for the COVID-19 patients.

scholarly journals KAJIAN PRODUKSI JAGUNG DAN FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHINYA (STUDI KASUS DI KABUPATEN SELUMA PROPINSI BENGKULU)

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-139
Author(s):  
Indra Cahyadinata ◽  
Risqie Iryansyah
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Corn Production ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Input And Output ◽  
Farmer Behaviour ◽  
Main Factor

This research was aimed to define the corn farmer's behaviour  in Seluma Regency of Bengkulu  Province on inputs and outputs allocation, and determine  of production factors influencing  corn production.  The research was located in three villages in Seluma Regency, namely Riak Siabun, Sido Luhur,  and Sumber Arum. Sixty two farmers were selected using stratified random sampling  method. In this research, the analitical description was used to analyse farmer  behaviour. In order to determine the input and output allocation of the corn productions,  this research used the function of production  Cobb-Douglas  approach. The result showed found that the behaviour of the farmers to choose corn was due to the corn was easy to sell and cultivate. However, the farmers  found  that it  is  hard to access some production factors,  such as seed, fertilizer,  and pesticide. Their prices were also high, and these were contradicted  to the product's  price which was low. Tis research also found that land area is the main factor that has a significant  impacts on production  while other factors were not.Key words: corn, determined factors, production.

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