The Effectiveness of Extension Work in Home Management (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover how extension work shapes rural home practices and daily life — a clear look at how home-management programs influence kitchens, chores, and family routines in two New Jersey counties.

This study collects real-world data from 223 rural homes, showing what kitchen setups, equipment, and household tasks look like. It also examines how different extension activities, like home visits and demonstrations, affect families’ adoption of improved practices. The findings highlight which factors most strongly correlate with change, and how education, age, and group involvement relate to outcomes.

- Learn what kinds of home improvements were most commonly adopted and why
- See which extension activities were most effective in encouraging change
- Understand how household time, money management, and family help relate to improvements
- Get a window into how local leaders and study groups support program goals

Ideal for readers of nonfiction about rural education, home economics, and community extension work, this edition sheds light on how information travels from agents to homes and translates into everyday life.

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