Analysis of the situation of obstacles to the development of paddy agriculture from the perspective of villagers.a case study of villages in Lahijan city.

Document Type : Original Article

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1 استاد جامعه شناسی، گروه جامعه شناسی، دانشکده علوم اجتماعی، دانشگاه پیام نور، تهران، ایران،

2 PhD student of sociology. Humanities and Social Sciences Pardis. University OF Yazd. Yazd. Iran.

3 PhD Sociology. Central Tehran Azad University isklamic. Department of Sociology and Social Sciences. Tehran. Iran.

10.22080/sod.2025.29531.1023

Abstract

Rural growth and development, and above all the development of the country, is closely related to the participation of villagers in more efficient use of available resources. But despite the many benefits of rural development and improving the personal situation of farmers, the efficiency of the agricultural system is low.

The current research was conducted with a qualitative method and using the situation analysis method to investigate the obstacles and problems of agricultural development in the rice fields of northern Iran. The data collection tool was a semi-in-depth interview with the farmers of Lahijan city (Gilan). The statistical population of the research includes 15 villages using random targeted sampling from 5 villages of Lahijan city. Data analysis was done using special techniques of situational analysis. From the point of view of the farmers of the study, there are problems and problems such as: infrastructure problems, economic problems, cultural problems, and motivational problems. The attitude of farmers, the way farmers define their identity and the way of cooperation and interactions among villagers also have an effect on the effective use of available resources.

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Journal of Social Order and Developement
Volume 1, Issue 2
June 2025
Pages 1-27

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History

  • Receive Date: 21 June 2025
  • Revise Date: 15 January 2026
  • Accept Date: 24 December 2025

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