Assessing the Satisfaction of Women Members of Cooperative Societies

Gopika B; Jisha K K; K Gireesan; S Nehru

doi:10.26725/JEE.2023.3.35.7070-7080

Authors

Gopika B Research Scholar, Department of Economics, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Dindigul, Tamil Nadu-624302 https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9965-8784
Jisha K K Associate Professor
K Gireesan Professor, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, TamilNadu, Sriperumbudur-602105
S Nehru Professor, Department of Economics, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Dindigul, Tamil Nadu-624302

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26725/JEE.2023.3.35.7070-7080

Keywords:

Women Members; Co-operative Societies; Agricultural Cooperatives; Milk Cooperatives; Structural Equation Modeling; Mediation Model; Kerala

Abstract

In Kerala, a constituent state of India, the expansion of agricultural and related cooperatives indicates the general degree of contentment among its members. This study aims to analyse data from a primary survey among agricultural and milk cooperatives to elucidate the elements contributing to members’ satisfaction. Descriptive statistics indicate that most female members of the cooperatives have completed only a basic level of education, and furthermore, only a minority of them occupy important roles within these organizations. The estimated structural equation model depicts the dynamics of satisfaction in detail. According to the study, members’ participation in cooperative activities yields a variety of benefits, thereby increasing their overall satisfaction.

Author Biographies

Gopika B, Research Scholar, Department of Economics, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Dindigul, Tamil Nadu-624302

Research Scholar, Department of Economics, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Dindigul, Tamil Nadu-624302

Jisha K K, Associate Professor

Department of Economics, Govt.College, Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala-678104

K Gireesan, Professor, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, TamilNadu, Sriperumbudur-602105

Professor, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu-602105

S Nehru, Professor, Department of Economics, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Dindigul, Tamil Nadu-624302

Professor, Department of Economics, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Dindigul, Tamil Nadu-624302

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