Discover how extension work shapes rural home practices and daily life — a clear look at how home-management programs influence kitchens, chores, and family routines in two New Jersey counties.
This study collects real-world data from 223 rural homes, showing what kitchen setups, equipment, and household tasks look like. It also examines how different extension activities, like home visits and demonstrations, affect families’ adoption of improved practices. The findings highlight which factors most strongly correlate with change, and how education, age, and group involvement relate to outcomes.
- Learn what kinds of home improvements were most commonly adopted and why
- See which extension activities were most effective in encouraging change
- Understand how household time, money management, and family help relate to improvements
- Get a window into how local leaders and study groups support program goals
Ideal for readers of nonfiction about rural education, home economics, and community extension work, this edition sheds light on how information travels from agents to homes and translates into everyday life.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the effectiveness of Cooperative Extension work related to home economics and home management. The author conducted a study of 223 rural homes, collecting information on kitchen characteristics, water supply and sewage disposal, heating, lighting, laundry facilities, electrical appliances, and other kitchen equipment. The study also considered household help, assistance with household tasks, workload management, and the influence of home management extension activities. The author found that extension activities significantly influenced home management practices, with home visits, bulletins, and adult result demonstrations being the most effective methods for disseminating information. The book highlights the importance of extension workers establishing personal connections with rural women to foster trust and encourage the adoption of recommended practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781528225861_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528225861
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528225861
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)