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The authors developed a systemic measure instrument, consiting of 45 tenets of community life, which was tested on rural communities consisting mostly of illiterate farm labourers. The measurement was done by community members them-selves, with very little guidance, but with great success, especially due to the fact that they were involved and could see changes as well as problems that needed further attention.
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Barnard, P. W.: 1989, Rural Community Development: An Operational Model. Unpublished D.Phil thesis, University of Port Elizabeth.
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Dr Barnard is senior relations officer for the Western Cape at the Cape Provincial Administration, South Africa, and Dr Van der Merwe is senior lecturer at the University of Port Elizabeth.
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Barnard, P., Van der Merwe, J.N.K. Measuring the quality of life in rural community development. Soc Indic Res 24, 57–70 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00292650
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00292650