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Investigation of Factors Affecting Fuel Consumption of Rural Households in Central District of Zahedan County

Document Type : Original Research

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1 Assistant Professor, Rural Development Management Department, Yasouj University, Iran, Correspondent Author

2 M.Sc. Student of Agricultural Extension, Rural development Management Department, Yasouj University, Iran

Abstract

Domestic fuel forms a significant part of the total energy demand and providing adequate and sustainable fuel is considered as a pivotal foundation for development. This survey study aims at investigating domestic fuel consumption patterns of rural areas in central district of Zahedan County, Eastern Iran. The sample was consisted of 250 household heads resided in rural areas with more than 25 households. The validity of questionnaire was confirmed by a panel of experts and its reliability was measured by using a pilot study. Findings revealed that, only 43 percent (n=102 household) revealed an efficient energy use behavior. The efficient energy consumers were significantly different with respect to their education level, age, income, and the other household characteristics. Results from the structural equation modeling which was used to confirm adequacy of the reasoned action model of fuel consumption behavior, showed that 0.24 percent of fuel consumption behavior was determined by attitude, intention and subjective norms towards fuel consumption. The paper presented applied suggestions regarding fuel consumption with special consideration on health and ecosystem and indoor sanitation issues.

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Rural Development Strategies
Volume 1, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
August 2014
Pages 119-135
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