Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George, Bobichan; Joseph, Jasmine; Rajan, Santhosh Kareepadath; Esaac, R. Title A name given to the resource Womens perceived social support through self-help group: case study of Kudumbashree from capital district of Kerala Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Social Work with Groups;Volume;49;Issue;1;pp.34-48 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/01609513.2025.2539418" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1080/01609513.2025.2539418</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105012103571?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105012103571?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant George B., Department of Social Work, Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India; Joseph J., School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Rajan S.K., School of Psychological Science, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Esaac R., Department of Social Work, Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India Description An account of the resource This study examines Kudumbashree, a womens self-help group (SHG) with a strong emphasis on microcredit, in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala state in India. It is a valuable program because it provides access to credit and savings mechanisms, fosters a sense of agency, decision-making power, and social support among women in these areas. The study explores the demographic characteristics of members, their involvement in SHGs, and compares perceived social support levels across different demographic groups. The study uses a cross-sectional survey of 502 women using an extensive demographic questionnaire and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) questionnaire. The study participants were mostly older, married women who were primarily housewives from both nuclear and joint families, predominantly in rural areas. Many women had been SHG members for over a decade and actively participated in meetings and decision-making. The study revealed that women with lower education levels, rural and those saving more than 300 INR monthly perceived higher social support from family and overall. Considering that women in rural India averaged around 250 INR in daily earnings from casual labor during 2022, the fact that a substantial number of participants saved more than 300 INR monthly highlights the significance of their savings. The study contributes to the understanding of Kudumbashree SHGs and emphasizes their role in providing social support, financial empowerment, and a sense of community. The study also highlights the need for ongoing support and capacity building to further enhance their impact. 2025 Taylor &amp; Francis Group, LLC. Subject The topic of the resource India; Kudumbashree; SHG; social support; women empowerment Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Routledge Relation A related resource ISSN: 1609513; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online