International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
M Asokhan and Sujeetha TN

abstract
Creating both a role performance index and a role expectation index is crucial for thoroughly assessing the contributions and challenges encountered by individuals, especially women, in agriculture and home management. These indices quantify their contributions, highlighting areas where support and resources are needed to enhance productivity and well-being. Meanwhile, the role expectation index measures the anticipated roles and responsibilities, providing insights into the gaps between expected and actual performance. Together, these indices can guide targeted interventions, promote equitable resource distribution, and empower individuals to achieve better outcomes in both agricultural and domestic settings. With the objectives in view, an effort has been undertaken to measure the role performance of tribal women by considering all relevant indicators. These indicators were identified through a review of the literature and references by various authors. By developing a role expectation-role performance index, researchers can evaluate the role performance of tribal women in agriculture and related sectors. The detailed procedure adopted is elaborated in the paper.