10.57647/j.amc.2025.090101

Analysis of the Effective Capitals on the Sustainability of Rural Livelihoods in Kermanshah Province

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  • Nahid Tavasol1,
  • Alireza Poursaeed*1,
  • Roya Eshraghi Samani2,
  • Marjan Vahedi3,
  • Behrouz Naseri4,
  1. Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Il.C., Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran
  2. Department of Agricultural Economics, Ka.C, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
  3. Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Il.C. , Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran
  4. Department of Natural Resources, Il.C., Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran

Received: 2025-02-20

Revised: 2025-03-30

Accepted: 2025-04-08

Published in Issue 2025-06-30

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Tavasol, N., Poursaeed, A., Eshraghi Samani, R., Vahedi, M., & Naseri, B. (2025). Analysis of the Effective Capitals on the Sustainability of Rural Livelihoods in Kermanshah Province. Agricultural Marketing and Commercialization, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.57647/j.amc.2025.090101
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Abstract

Today one of the key factors in achieving rural development goals is a proper understanding of sustainable livelihoods.Achieving this requires transitioning from traditional livelihood patterns to sustainable rural livelihoods that align with the  needs and potential of the area .In this context , sustainable livelihoods are not possible without considering livelihood assets .Therefore,the present study aims to analyze and investigate the impact of effective assets on the sustainability of the livelihoods of rural inhabitants in Kermanshah  province.This study is quantitative and, in term of purpose , applied .Methodologically , it is a descriptive-correlational study.The statistical population of this study consist of 116022 rural households in Kermanshah province , from which 385 households were selected as a sample through random stratified sampling using the Krejcie and Morgan table. For data collection , a questionnaire was used. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts and professors of Rural Development and Extension Department , and this reliability was determined in a pre-test using Cronbachs  alpha ,ranging from 0.86 to 0.94 , indicating the high reliability of the questionnaire for data collection. Data analysis was conducted using smart-PLS and SPSS 26 software . The results indicated that, among five livelihood assets,rural inhabitants were at a medium level regarding social capital , and at a weak to medium level concerning financial capital . Based on the results, it is recommended that one of the key strategies should be diversifying the economic activities of rural inhabitants.Moreover, appropriate educational mechanisms in various areas should be provide and given attention by those involved in rural development planning.

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