Analysis of Factors Influencing Rural Women Participation in Agricultural Activities (Case Study: Jiroft Township)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing on rural women participation in agricultural activities in the villages of Jiroft Township. A survey method was used to conduct this research. This research was a descriptive-correlative research. Statistical population of this research was rural women of Jiroft Township (N=38794). Krejice and Morgan Table was used to determine the sample size (n=380). A stratified random sampling method was implemented to select samples. The data collection tool was a structured questionnaire that its validity confirmed by a panel of experts. Furthermore, in order to assess the reliability of the research tool, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated to test the reliability of different parts of questionnaire (0.73≤α≤0.82). Descriptive statistics results showed that women's participation in agricultural activities is high. The results of correlation analysis showed that economic, social, attitude, cultural, motivation, education and extension, educational level of women, household size and women's age factors have significant relationship on women participation in agricultural activities. Multiple-regression results showed that independent variables 67 percent of dependent variable were explained.