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The profile and psychological well-being of farmers in rural and urban areas
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - South La Union Campus, 2015-03) Corpuz, Mia Laiza C.; Beltran, Josef Lournce C.; Jaravata, Malanie G.; Mabanta, Romena D.
This study deals with the profile and psychological well-being of farmers in Rural and Urban areas in Caba and San Fernando City La Union. The descriptive research design was used in the study. Using convenient sampling method, the researchers got 40 farmers as respondents. The constructed questionnaire was used to gather data about their profile and psychological well-being. The findings of the study reveal that in rural areas, the respondents have low level of psychological well-being with autonomy, personal growth, positive relation, purpose in life, environmental mastery and self acceptance. In urban areas, the respondents have low level of psychological well-being with autonomy, personal growth, positive relation, purpose in life, environmental mastery and self-acceptance. Using the t-test, the respondents from rural and urban areas have significant difference in autonomy, environmental mastery, and positive relation. On the other hand their personal growth, purpose in life and self-acceptance do not differ significantly.