A Study examining the personality dimensions of farm women in Telanagana State

Farm women always play an important role and remain a prominent partner in the agricultural sector. Women form one third of the world’s official labour force but are concentrated in the lowest paid occupation and are more vulnerable to unemployment than men. Rural Indian Women are extensively involved in agricultural activities, however, the nature and extent of their involvement differ with the variations in agro-production systems. Hence, the study focused on the personality dimensions of farm women. Personality refers to our characteristic ways of responding to individuals and situations. A study was conducted in Telangana State. A sample of 120 farm women was selected from rural areas of Telangana by using the purposive sampling method. The farm women Selected 10 personality dimensions – Multi Dimensional Assessment of Personality Series (MAPS) Form Adult. (M/S PSY-COM services, New Delhi, 1996). Was used for assessing the personality dimensions of farm women. The result of the study revealed that the majority of the respondents comes under the average category i.e., competition (89%) followed by boldness and self-control (85%), tension (82%), leadership (68%), social warmth (63%), mental health (62%), imagination (54%), maturity (44%) and innovation (43%). Less percentage of the respondents comes under low categories such as boldness (2%), competition (3%), and social warmth (5%). While in high category leadership (5%), maturity (4%), mental health (2%), self-control (6%) and tension (6%). Because of low personality dimensions of women need to be trained through personality intervention. Personality training helps. Women increase their leadership qualities, motivation, creativity, and mental health.