Assessment of group dynamics among fisherwomen self help groups: a participatory monitoring approach
Assessment of group dynamics among fisherwomen self help groups: a participatory monitoring approach
Date
2010
Authors
Gopal, N.
Jeeva, J.C.
Parvathy, R.
Nasser, M.
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Publisher
Global Communication Research Association
Abstract
Self Help Groups can be used as an important medium for the implementation of development programmes. The
formation of the group is usually facilitated by the implementing agencies. It can be a spontaneous or a purposive exercise.
However, the cohesiveness of a group and its internal dynamics is important for successful implementation of planned
initiatives. As part of the National Agricultural Innovation Project being operated by Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
in the small pelagics sector in Cochin, Kerala, fisherwomen were organized into self help groups (post harvest activity
clusters). The exercise was a planned one and the final group formation purposive. After the formation of groups, the group
dynamics was assessed using H-form, a participatory monitoring approach. The relationship between the socio-economic
variables and group dynamics was also examined. This paper presents the results of the assessment.
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Keywords
Fisherwomen, participatory monitoring, group dynamics, entrepreneurship
Citation
Journal of Global Communication 2010: 3(2), 23-28