scholarly journals Citizen’s motivation in neighbourhood planning in North West England

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinxin Cao ◽  
John Sturzaker
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Individual Motivation ◽  
North West ◽  
Hard Data ◽  
Lower Tier ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Although some researchers have addressed the question of what motivates citizens to become involved in lower tier planning in the UK, the phenomenon is not yet fully understood. A lack of hard data, combined with some mutually contradictory arguments in the field, makes for imperfect analysis, and this can potentially undermine the effectiveness of individual engagement in Neighbourhood Plans (NPs). This paper focuses on what motivates citizens to participate in the process of creating NPs in North West England, and explores past theories on individual motivation. This study achieved its research aims through extensive research of the relevant literature, combined with an empirical study of five neighbourhoods in North West England. The main conclusion drawn from the dissertation is that there are complex and multiple motivations of people participating in NPs, and these impetuses are affected by a range of political, environmental and socio-economic factors. This research offers opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of NPs for researchers and NP stakeholders alike.

Determinants of Rural Poverty: An Empirical Study of Socio-Economic Factors in Jharkhand, India

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krishna M. Singh ◽  
R. K. P. Singh ◽  
M. S. Meena ◽  
Abhay Kumar ◽  
A. K. Jha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

scholarly journals Illegal migration from Vietnam: realities and consequences

2020 ◽  
pp. 147-163
Author(s):  
A.A. Sokolov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Developed Countries ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Illegal Migration ◽  
Central Vietnam ◽  
Criminal Groups ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

The existing demographic and socio-economic factors in Vietnam create objective prerequisites for mass departure of citizens abroad, including for illegal migration. The main reasons for illegal migration are economic. Most of the migrants are residents of poor provinces of Central Vietnam, they tend to go to economically developed countries in Europe and especially to the UK. Illegal migration is controlled by transnational criminal groups that are involved in the recruitment. The effectiveness of countering illegal migration depends not only on the targeted work of the authorities of the SRV, but also on other appropriate measures at the national and international levels.

scholarly journals Predictors of engaging in voluntary work during the Covid-19 pandemic: analyses of data from 31,890 adults in the UK

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hei Wan Mak ◽  
Daisy Fancourt
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Action ◽  
Social Study ◽  
Social Experiences ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Voluntary Work ◽  
University College London ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Background. As the Covid-19 pandemic has grown internationally, there has been an increased need for volunteers. This study aimed to identify the predictors of volunteering including demographic backgrounds, socio-economic characteristics, personality and psychosocial factors.Methods. Data were analysed from 31,890 adults in the UK COVID-19 Social Study run by University College London; a longitudinal study focusing on the psychological and social experiences of adults living in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic. Tetrachoric factor analysis was applied to identify latent categories of voluntary work. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identity predictors for volunteering and change in volunteering behaviours since before lockdown.Results. Three types of volunteering during the pandemic were identified: formal volunteering, social action volunteering, and neighbourhood volunteering. Regression analysis showed that the pattern of voluntary work was structured by demographic backgrounds, socio-economic factors, personality and psychological factors.Conclusion. The predictors of volunteering during the pandemic may be slightly different from other non-emergency period.

Impacts of socio economic factors on perceptions of being safe while using Kuwaiti roads

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-64
Author(s):  
Hana AlSaeid ◽  
Talal Almutairi ◽  
Hamad Matar ◽  
Faraj F. Al-Ajmi ◽  
Fawaz A. Alrashidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Time Constraints ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Work Commitment ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Economic Attitudes ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate road users attitudes and preferences towards accidents and safety measures in Kuwait. The paper also quantifies impacts of user’s attitudes on the perception of being safe while using roads in Kuwait. Design/methodology/approach – In this paper, a review of relevant literature, has been carried out, then a questionnaire has been piloted and implemented to collect data. The main survey was carried out in 2013. A total of 700 distributed questionnaires resulted in the return of 427 completed questionnaires. Findings – Results show that socio economic, attitudes and work commitment factors, all contribute to the behaviour and attitudes of road users in Kuwait. Research limitations/implications – Data are limited due to time constraints. Originality/value – There is very little knowledge of modelling and analysing factors which affect drivers’ behaviour towards safety in Kuwait.

scholarly journals Seasonal and socio-demographic patterns of self-reporting major disease groups in north-west Burkina Faso: an analysis of the Nouna Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) data

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Gottlieb-Stroh ◽  
Aurélia Souares ◽  
Till Bärnighausen ◽  
Ali Sié ◽  
Somkeita Pascal Zabre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Rainy Season ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Demographic Surveillance System ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
North West ◽  
Major Disease ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is facing a rapid growth of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), while communicable diseases still prevail. For rural SSA, evidence for this development is scarce. We aimed at quantifying self-reported major disease groups according to season, and determining the associations with socio-economic factors in rural Burkina Faso. Methods This study used data of 4192 adults (age range: 18–101 years; male: 49.0%) from the Nouna Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) in north-west Burkina Faso, rainy season of 2010 and dry season of 2011. We assessed the proportions and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of self-reported major disease groups as defined by the World Health Organization. For their associations with socio-economic factors, odds ratios (OR), 95% CIs and p-values were calculated by logistic regression. Results The surveys were completed by 3949 adults in 2010 (mean age: 37.5 ± 14.9 years, male: 48.8%) and by 4039 adults in 2011 (mean age: 37.3 ± 16.2 years, male: 49.1%). The proportions of self-reported communicable diseases were 20.7% (95% CI: 19.4–21.9%) in the rainy season and 11.0% (10.0–11.9%; McNemar’s p < 0.0001) in the dry season. Self-reported NCDs amounted to 5.3% (4.6–6.0%) and 4.5% (3.8–5.1%; p = 0.08), respectively. In each year, less than 1% reported injuries (p = 0.57). Few individuals reported an overlap of communicable diseases and NCDs: 1.4% in 2010 and 0.6% in 2011. In the multiple-adjusted models, formal education (vs. lack of education) showed the strongest association with self-reporting of communicable diseases in both seasons. For NCD-reporting, non-manual occupation (vs. manual) was positively associated, only in the rainy season. Conclusions Self-reporting of communicable diseases is subject to seasonal variation in this population in north-west Burkina Faso. The exact reasons for the low overall self-reporting of NCDs and injuries, apart from a low socio-demographic position, require further investigation.

scholarly journals Fearful to be an entrepreneur? A cross-country analysis of factors inhibiting entrepreneurship

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Satwinder Singh
Keyword(s):  
New Venture ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
High Status ◽  
New Business ◽  
Country Analysis ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

This paper is an empirical analysis that has explored personal and socio-economic factors that may inhibit entrepreneurial activity in two diverse countries--the UK and Brazil.  Results show that British and Brazilian males, when they are skilled are less afraid to start a new venture. Results also show that this could be owing to a high status accorded in both the countries to new business start-ups. However, whereas media publicity may add to the fear factor of starting a business in the case of British entrepreneurs; it lessens the fear in the case of Brazilian entrepreneurs. Past failures seem to have no impact on British entrepreneurs, but such failures do seem to add to the fear in Brazilian entrepreneurs. Positive planning to start a new business adds to optimism for British entrepreneurs. Contrary to UK males, younger Brazilian males are less fearful of starting a new business.

scholarly journals Regional Differences in Postnatal Care Service Utilisation and Child Morbidity in Nigeria: Evidence from 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-81
Author(s):  
Endurance Uzobo ◽  
Aboluwaji D. Ayinmoro
Keyword(s):  
Health Survey ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
North Central ◽  
North West ◽  
Care Services ◽  
North East ◽  
South West ◽  
Child Morbidity ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Modern Postnatal Care (PNC) Services in Nigeria is a vital tool for providing quality health for mothers and newborns. Nonetheless, many Nigeria regions are still struggling to achieve optimum utilisation of Postnatal Care Services due to variations in mothers' associated socio-economic factors based on their specific locations. This study aims at assessing regional socio-economic factors associated with Postnatal Care Services utilisation and its relationship with child morbidity in Nigeria. Data for this study was extracted from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2018 birth recoded file dataset, with a sample size of 30,713 women (aged 15-49). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-Square Test, and logistic regression reporting the result in odds-ratios (OR). The primary predictor variable was the region, while others included the type of Postnatal Care Services utilised and various demographic variables of the respondents – age, education, type of residence, religion, and ethnicity. The average age of the respondents was 29.5±6.8. The use of modern Postnatal Care Services ranged from South-West (20.3%), South-South (10.9%), South-East (23.0%), North-Central (22.0%), North-East (13.0%) to North-West (10.9%). The prevalence of child morbidity ranged from South-West (8.5%), South-South (9.8%), South-East (11.4%), North-Central (15.3%), North-East (26.3%) to North-West (28.7%). Child morbidity is significantly higher in the South-South (OR=1.46, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.316 – 1.611; p =0.01), South-East (OR=1.50), North-Central (OR=1.13), North-East (OR=2.31) and North-West (OR=1.35) compared to the South-West. The majority of women in Nigeria are not using modern PNC services. Regional variations in the use of PNC services and mothers' socio-demographic characteristics influence child morbidity in Nigeria. There should be region-specific sensitisation of women on the need for the benefit of modern health care for both antenatal care and postnatal care services.

Factors influencing savings among land reform beneficiaries in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 474-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Antwi ◽  
Clarietta Chagwiza
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Land Reform ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
North West ◽  
Land Redistribution ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the effects of socio-economic factors of land redistribution for agricultural development project beneficiaries on savings in the North West Province, South Africa. Design/methodology/approach A binary logistic regression model was employed to determine the effects of socio-economic factors of project beneficiaries on their savings. Findings The results show that the average number of trainings attended by the beneficiaries, the proportion of youth per project and the average net farm income of the project positively and significantly influence the level of savings by the beneficiaries. About 62 percent of the beneficiaries did not have savings; thus, only 38 percent of beneficiaries had savings. Of the 38 percent who had savings, the majority (77 percent) had an annual net farm income of less than R1,000. Only 2 percent of the projects had an annual net farm income of more than R10,000. Research limitations/implications The findings of this study are valuable to policymakers dealing with the issue of land reform and could shed some light on how land redistribution can achieve its intended purposes. These findings should be granted serious consideration when formulating policies aimed at improving savings within collective groups. Practical implications The findings of this study have revealed the importance of training and participation of youth in influencing savings. As well, the findings imply that an organization or household with a health income have a higher propensity of saving. Social implications The research findings point out to the importance of saving. With savings, a household is in a better position to deal with situations that arises in case of emergency. Originality/value This paper is among the few studies to analyze the determinants of savings at a group or project level. Most studies are done at household or individual level.

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