Rural community well-being: models and application to changes in the tobacco-belt in Ontario, Canada

Ramsey, Doug; Smit, Barry

doi:10.1016/s0016-7185(02)00008-8

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“…She proposes an alternative framework based on data from a study of change in country towns associated with the forest industry in south-west Western Australia. Ramsey and Smit (2002) have published a framework, which also recognises the physical environment, as well as health outcomes. Theirs is also a valuable contrast to previous frameworks in that it deals with social and economic trends: their choice of similar key concepts to those reviewed here suggests that the frameworks are valid beyond the specific project scenarios for which they were developed.…”

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confidence: 99%

Conceptual frameworks for SIA revisited: a cumulative effects study on lead contamination and economic change

Ross¹,

McGee²

2006

Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal

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Section: Conceptual Frameworkmentioning

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Conceptual frameworks for SIA revisited: a cumulative effects study on lead contamination and economic change

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McGee²

2006

Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal

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“…Researchers have linked recreation, arts and culture and interpersonal relationships as the foundation for social well-being for rural residents (Ramsey & Beesley, 2006;Ramsey & Smit, 2002;Smith, Krannich, & Hunter, 2001). For example, Ramsey and Beesley (2006) found individuals' connections to their community, their family and the community support increased their health and overall community satisfaction.…”

Section: Rural Recreationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, Ramsey and Beesley (2006) found individuals' connections to their community, their family and the community support increased their health and overall community satisfaction. Researchers have also indicated that participation in social activities enhanced interpersonal relationships among friends, families and neighbours, which developed a strong social support network and sense of belonging among rural residents (Ramsey & Smit, 2002;Smith et al, 2001). Downloaded by [University of Nebraska, Lincoln] at 18:38 06 June 2016…”

Section: Rural Recreationmentioning

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Changing relationships: the impacts of a school's closure on rural families

Oncescu

Giles

2012

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Through the use of semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 22 of residents of Limerick, Saskatchewan, in this article we use social ecological theory to examine the impacts of a rural school's closure on the lives of rural families. The findings show that leisure-related school activities developed and maintained valued interpersonal relationships between parents, children and the broader community; however, since the school's closure, relationships within the community have shifted. As a result, rural families have experienced a sense of disconnection from their community and family, but have also established new relationships and social activities in outlying communities. This article thus demonstrates the complex ways in which both the presence and absence of school-based leisure activities can impact families and their relationships within rural communities.Grâce à l'utilisation d'entrevues semi-structurées et des groupes de discussion avec 22 des résidents de Limerick à la Saskatchewan, nous utilisons une théorie socioé-cologique pour examiner les impacts de la fermeture d'une école rurale sur la vie des familles rurales. Les résultats démontrent que les activités scolaires liées aux loisirs développés et maintenus par des relations interpersonnelles entre les parents, les enfants et la collectivité en général sont depuis la fermeture de l'école sont transformé. En conséquence, les familles rurales ont connu un sentiment de déconnexion de leur communauté, mais en revanche, ils ont aussi établi des nouvelles relations régionales. Cette recherche démontre ainsi les façons complexes dont la présence et l'absence d'activités de loisirs en milieu scolaire peut avoir une incidence sur les familles et de leurs relations au sein des communautés rurales.

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“…Apparent from the specific interactions between growers, leaf companies and the state (Zündorf, 2001), a political economy type of analysis of the agricultural sector is urgently needed. From the host of forces, which impact rural livelihoods and communities, the particular interplay between macroeconomic conditions and public policy has been highlighted as crucial (Ramsey and Smit, 2002). In a step further, which is beyond the scope of this study, farming surveys using common data protocols need to get linked with methods such as "political mapping" and "stakeholder analysis" (GAPT, 2000).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Except for few studies (e.g., Altman et al, 1996;Ramsey and Smit, 2002;Ochola and Kosura, 2007;Craig, 2008), there has been little scientific investigation of what tobacco growers actually think, especially about the issues raised in the FCTC. It is poorly understood as to "farmers' perception of the economic forces and policy alternatives that could affect their ability to sustain tobacco-farming enterprises" and "farmers' attitudes towards and experience with diversification" (Altman et al, 1996, p. 193).…”

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Tobacco growers at the crossroads: Towards a comparison of diversification and ecosystem impacts

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a b s t r a c tAn international Framework Convention on Tobacco Control has been in force since 2005, also aimed at regulating tobacco farming: FCTC article 17 on diversification, and FCTC article 18 on socio-ecological issues. Relating to the FCTC, information was gained and evaluated from tobacco farmers of growing areas sampled from major world regions (Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil, Tabora/Tanzania, Meinung/Taiwan, and Germany/Europe). A local farming survey was carried out in 2007, using a common data protocol, which covered, among others, questions on area and production development, energy used in curing, workforce, economic livelihood situation, and diversification opportunities. In addition to the survey, secondary (national-scale) statistics, public testimonies and other published data were explored. We analyzed these data using a portfolio approach, which combined statistical analysis, meta-analytical study and descriptive narratives. The projected trend of a global shift of tobacco cultivation into the developing world is confirmed, but also refined. Wood is used in Brazil and Tanzania for curing Virginia green leaf, thus contradicting the projected continuous reduction of this energy source. Child labour remains a major component of family farm tobacco operations in Brazil and Tanzania, while the cost and availability of seasonal labour turns into a bottleneck of production in Germany. More diversification opportunities exist than generally claimed, but no efforts are seen to address poor and vulnerable growers, in particular. German and Taiwanese tobacco growers can reasonably be predicted to discontinue farming in the near future, while tobacco cultivation in Brazil and Tanzania is seen to expand, mainly due to the political economy of low-cost production. Conclusions are drawn with respect to the work of the UN Study Group on Economically Sustainable Alternatives to Tobacco Growing (ESATG), effective since 2007.

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Rural community well-being: models and application to changes in the tobacco-belt in Ontario, Canada

Cited by 40 publications

References 37 publications

Conceptual frameworks for SIA revisited: a cumulative effects study on lead contamination and economic change

Conceptual frameworks for SIA revisited: a cumulative effects study on lead contamination and economic change

Changing relationships: the impacts of a school's closure on rural families

Tobacco growers at the crossroads: Towards a comparison of diversification and ecosystem impacts

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