Economic statements structured in the Likert scale format questionnaire

Mean

Std. Deviation

In the past 10 years, more children in this community are now able to complete high school education because of the improved financial ability of some parents emanating from tobacco contract farming

3.96

0.658

In the past 10 years, the community has experienced more children, especially those of parents in tobacco contract farming completing higher education

3.59

0.642

In the past 10 years, the community has experienced more community members especially those in tobacco contract farming pursuing higher education mainly due to improved financial ability

3.49

0.675

More jobs have been created in the community through business and social enterprises by the graduates from the community.

3.48

0.638

Overall mean score

3.76

0.616