Explore how home-economics extension work reaches rural families and what changes it sparks.
The study examines home-economics extension work as part of a national program in rural Massachusetts. It focuses on two communities, Shelburne and New Salem, in Franklin County, and analyzes data from 171 homes visited in May 1936. The goal is to see who participates, how participation relates to family and community factors, and how effective the program is in meeting its aims for rural women.
Using questionnaires, extension staff records, and program reports, the edition looks at participation rates, factors like ownership and road access, and the extent to which the extension service changes homemaking practices. It also highlights how information is spread through bulletins, meetings, and other teaching methods, and how these methods influence behavior.
- Who participates in extension work and how participation relates to family status and setting
- Which teaching methods most often lead to changes in home practices
- How exposure to information affects adoption of recommended homemaking changes
Ideal for readers of history on rural education and extension programs, including researchers and students seeking context on early 20th-century public service.
RIGHT: 1001-37