Social management and quality of life in agro-productive associations: case study Asociación Valle del Carrizal Calceta

Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate the relationship between the social management implemented by the Valle Del Carrizal Calceta Agricultural Association of the Canton Bolívar and its impact on the quality of life of the members of said association. The study adopted a mixed research design, integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches, with a descriptive-correlational scope. The results of the diagnosis showed that the association partially applies actions in the field of social management, while the level of quality of life reported by the partners was in a low range, with average scores of 3 and 2 on a scale of 5 points according to the Likert scale. The correlation analysis between the variables demonstrated a positive association of medium magnitude, with a value of r= 0.522. These findings suggest that the social management carried out by the association significantly affects the quality of life of its members, which denotes the need to strengthen strategies in the social sphere to improve collective well-being. The reliability of the data collection instrument was evaluated by calculating Cronbach's Alpha coefficient, which yielded a value of 0.827, evidencing an adequate level of internal consistency of the applied questionnaire. In summary, the findings of the study identify opportunities for improvement in the social management of the association, in order to enhance its positive impact on the living conditions of the vulnerable groups that make up its membership.