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Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences (IJPAB)
Year : 2020, Volume : 8, Issue : 3
First page : (300) Last page : (305)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.8099

An Analysis of Socio Economic Condition and the Problems of the Deceased Farm Families

Bhavini B. Patil* and Suma M. Hasalkar
Department of Family Resource Management
College of Rural Home Science, Dharwad University of Agricultural Sciences
Dharwad- 580005, Karnataka, India
*Corresponding Author E-mail: bhavini2428@gmail.com
Received: 3.04.2020  |  Revised: 10.05.2020   |  Accepted: 16.05.2020 

 ABSTRACT

A study on socio economic condition and the problems of deceased farm families of Dharwad districts is conducted during the year 2016-17 with the objective to analyze the socioeconomic status, problems and coping strategies of the deceased farm families. The sample of the study comprises of 50 deceased farm families. The secondary data on the number of farmer’s suicide during last five years in Dharwad district was collected from taluka Agricultural Offices and Joint director office. According to secondary data during 2011-2016, 85 farmers have committed suicide in the Dharwad district. The data was collected from the respondents by using pre-tested structured interview schedule. Data on Socio-economic status of the farm families was collected by using the Aggarwal (2005) scale. Appropriate statistical techniques were used to depict the results. The results revealed that majority of the respondents belonged to lower middle socio economic status. Due to sudden death of the family head the family members faced social, emotional and financial problems. To overcome from the problem the members of the family talked with others and engaged in one or other work.

Keywords: Socio economic condition, Statistical techniques, Farm families, Work

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Cite this article: Patil, B.B., & Hasalkar, S.M. (2020). An Analysis of Socio Economic Condition and the Problems of the Deceased Farm Families, Ind. J. Pure App. Biosci. 8(3), 300-305. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.8099