Handicraft Activities Research Articles

PENERAPAN KEBIJAKAN PENGELOLAAN LINGKUNGAN MENUJU UDARA BERSIH DI KERAJINAN PERAK DESA CELUK PROVINSI BALI

The village of Celuk belongs to Sukawati sub-district, Gianyar regency of Bali province. Celuk Bali Village is famous for the results of gold and silver craftsmen, the home-made crafts do have the quality and taste of high-value art. Silvery handicraft activity one of them is the activity of plating (elektoplating). Electroplating process in addition to producing useful products, also produce solid waste, gas and liquid emissions. Waste in the form of gas emissions generally comes from the evaporation of electrolyte, solvent, acid vapor, and cleaning fluids. The purpose of this paper is how the implementation of environmental management policy of air pollution control towards clean air to silver artisans in Celuk Village. By using methods of data collection with instruments and interviews. From the results of questionnaires and interviews, 0% results obtained for indicators of the implementation of environmental management policies of air pollution control and only 25% for the indicator of clean air

PEMBERDAYAAN KELUARGA MELALUI USAHA EKONOMI MIKRO

This research aims to know about Kreasindo handicraft activities in the village ofTamantirto Village, Kasihan Subdistrict – Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Bantul whichproduces bags and shirts that are mostly done by rural women, how much results or wagesgained, and the utilization of income for families. The research was conducted using aqualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques Observation and in-depthinterview were used for data collection and an interview of 18 craftsmen and entrepreneursas a craft manager. Of the 18 workers consisting of 15 female workers and 3 male workers.All come from the countryside with ELEMENTARY, JSS and high school backgrounds. For18 workers who have been families, their children have entered education at the elementaryschool so that after carrying out homework, they have free time that can be utilized to work.Income gained to improve family welfare. While 3 male workers earned income is onlyenough to be used to meet the basic needs of families. Nevertheless, the work activity ismaintained because it has no other job opportunities that can be used as a source of income.As for women workers in filling their free time want to work to increase family income.

Análise das condições de vida de comunidades quilombolas do Tocantins, Brasil

O presente estudo realizou uma abordagem descritiva sobre as condições de vida das famílias de algumas comunidades quilombolas do estado do Tocantins. Mediante a aplicação de questionário estruturado, foram entrevistadas 414 famílias, distribuídas em 21 comunidades quilombolas do Estado. A partir das entrevistas, observou-se que as comunidades estavam formadas por maior percentual de quilombolas do gênero masculino, na faixa etária adulta. Muitas famílias apresentaram renda de até um salário mínimo, valor possibilitado também pela ação do Programa Bolsa Família, que complementa a renda dessas famílias. Além disso, uma porcentagem significante dos moradores exercia atividade de lavoura e ou artesanato, e a maior parte da população possuía como nível de escolaridade o Ensino Fundamental I (5º ano). Os resultados deste trabalho revelaram que, apesar de ter melhorado o acesso das comunidades quilombolas às escolas, muitas famílias são de baixa renda e ainda não possuem saneamento básico e energia elétrica nas suas residências. Portanto, as informações aqui apresentadas podem contribuir para a implementação de políticas públicas direcionadas para as comunidades quilombolas do Tocantins.
 Palavras-chave: Comunidades Negras, Socioeconômico, Políticas Públicas.
 
 Analysis of the life conditions of quilombolas communities in Tocantins, Brazil
 ABSTRACT: The present study carried out a descriptive approach on the living conditions of families in some quilombola communities in the state of Tocantins. Through the application of a structured questionnaire, 414 families were interviewed, distributed in 21 quilombola communities in the State. From the interviews, it was observed that the communities were formed by a higher percentage of male quilombolas, in the adult age group. Many families had an income of up to one minimum wage, a value also made possible by the Bolsa Família Program, which complements the income of these families. In addition, a significant percentage of the residents engaged in farming and/or handicraft activities, and most of the population had Elementary School I (5th grade) as an educational level. The results of this study revealed that, despite having improved the access of quilombola communities to schools, many families are low-income and still lack basic sanitation and electricity in their homes. Therefore, the information presented here can contribute to the implementation of public policies aimed at quilombola communities in Tocantins.
 Keywords: Black Communities, Socioeconomic, Public Politics.
 
 Análisis de las condiciones de vida de las comunidades de quilombolas en Tocantins, Brasil
 RESUMEN: El presente estudio llevó a cabo un enfoque descriptivo sobre las condiciones de vida de las familias en algunas comunidades de quilombolas en el estado de Tocantins. Mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario estructurado, se entrevistó a 414 familias, distribuidas en 21 comunidades de quilombolas en el Estado. A partir de las entrevistas, se observó que las comunidades estaban formadas por un mayor porcentaje de quilombolas masculinas, en el grupo de edad adulta. Muchas familias tenían ingresos de hasta un salario mínimo, un valor también posible gracias al Programa Bolsa Familia, que complementa los ingresos de estas familias. Además, un porcentaje significativo de los residentes se dedicaba a actividades agrícolas y/o artesanales, y la mayoría de la población tenía la Escuela Primaria I (5to grado) como nivel educativo. Los resultados de este trabajo revelaron que, a pesar de haber mejorado el acceso de las comunidades de quilombolas a las escuelas, muchas familias tienen bajos ingresos y aún carecen de saneamiento básico y electricidad en sus hogares. Por lo tanto, la información presentada aquí puede contribuir a la implementación de políticas públicas dirigidas a las comunidades de quilombolas en Tocantins.
 Palabras clave: Comunidades Negras, Socioeconomico, Políticas Públicas.

The case of a super-senior whose life satisfaction was improved by receiving support to take on the challenge of handicraft activities

The case of a super-senior whose life satisfaction was improved by receiving support to take on the challenge of handicraft activities

A study on branding of handicraft through Geographic indication with reference to Kashmir

Handicraft activities occupy an important position in the economic structure of J&K State. Being environment friendly, these activities are best suited to the state as they are more labour intensive and less capital intensive in nature, thus having scope for employment generation at a large scale. The Kashmir handicraft products have earned worldwide fame for their attractive designs, functional utility and high quality craftsmanship. However this sector has suffered a lot due to unorganized market Lack of skilled workers new technology and absence of brand image. So in order to improve the production and branding of handicraft Geographical Indication is needed. Geographical Indication (GI) identifies a good/product as originating in a particular region, where a particular quality of the good is attributable to its place of origin. GI will help Jammu and Kashmir producers differentiate the uniqueness of the products from similar competing products, establish brand and goodwill of local products, fetch premium price for such products, and increase sales/export by protecting reputation of the products. The essence of GIs is that specific geographic locations yield product qualities that cannot be replicated elsewhere. GI-registered product is produced using the GI technology. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the status of the geographical indication in the state of Jammu and Kashmir as well as its prospect. The state has so far brought six of its ethnic and region specific products under geographical indication. All of these products belong to only one product category i.e. Handicrafts. The state has huge panorama of using geographical indication for its unique and famous ethnic and region specific products. However, lack of knowledge about intellectual property rights is not giving proper value and recognition to the geographical indication in the state.

Handicraft Activities in the Life-Support System Structure of the Siberian Village of the XVII– XVIII centuries (according to the Archaeological Materials of the Omsk Irtysh Region)

Handicraft Activities in the Life-Support System Structure of the Siberian Village of the XVII– XVIII centuries (according to the Archaeological Materials of the Omsk Irtysh Region)

Análise do controle organizacional de artesãos paraibanos após a formalização no programa microeempreendedor individual

O objetivo deste estudo foi evidenciar o cenário do controle organizacional dos microempreendedores ligados à atividade de artesanato, na cidade de João Pessoa, após a formalização no MEI. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa com abordagem predominantemente quantitativa, por meio da aplicação de questionários para cerca de 80 artesãos. No entanto, foram obtidos 26 questionários, uma vez que a pesquisa era restrita para empreendedores formalizados no MEI. Os dados coletados foram organizados e tabulados em planilhas eletrÿnicas. Mediante este estudo, conclui-se que os respondentes da pesquisa já realizavam o controle organizacional de sua empresa, todavia, não sabem o valor efetivo das contas a pagar, a receber e do estoque, demonstrando que esse controle pode vir a ser falho e não gera informações úteis para esses artesãos. Ainda, segundo os respondentes, não houve mudanças significativas após sua formalização no MEI. O estudo concluiu, também, que 40 respondentes não são formalizados, indicando que, apesar do governo tentar tornar mais simples e acessível o processo de legalização, esses artesãos continuam na informalidade.

The Relation between Student mood and Handicrafts in the Construvtivist Classroom Odnos med razpoloženjem učencev in ročnimi deli v konstruktivističnem pouku

Abstract/Povzetek The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the importance of handicrafts from the perspective of various pedagogical perspectives. Although the findings of numerous researchers support the positive effects of handicrafts, those teaching methods are rarely used in school either. The empirical section of this paper aimed to explore the relation between student mood after performing a handicraft assignment and attitudes towards the assignment. A total of 16 students between the ages of 11 and 12 were sampled from the same classroom in order to conduct this preliminary study. All the students had previous experience with sewing, which was taught to them by their teacher, with whom they have been working on various handicraft activities since the first grade of elementary school. An anonymous survey was created and administered to the participants. The results of this study suggest that handiwork in the classroom has potential implications for improving the students’ mood and creating a positive learning environment.

Retracted: The study of consumer needs toward the hand-woven textiles handicraft group at Baan Na or, Muang district, Loei province

From the past to present, hand-woven textiles have been related to the Thai local lifestyle. Despitethe social changes, weaving still exists as artisanal arts and crafts, which have been passed on to the present generation, in many local regions. Since hand-woven textiles are considered compelling products, both governmental and non-governmental organizations should actively and continuously promote crafting of hand-woven textiles. There are also national policies for enhancing economics and social efficiency which might be able to support local handicraft activities, such as One Tambon One Product program and the Village Funds. To accomplish the Department of Marketing’s academic service and the research program funded by LoeiRajabhat University Research Fund of the fiscal year 2011 (2554 B.E.), this research was conducted with the purpose of studying consumer needs toward the Hand-woven Textiles Crafting Group at Baan Na Or, Muang District, Loei Province. On the needs to purchase hand-woven products from Baan Na Or, Muang District, Loei Province, the respondents’ prior concern is that the products made from natural and non-toxic fiber. The products also satisfy the consumers by its high product quality, and durable colors. The products have acceptable price – comparing with the quality. Travelling to the sale location is convenient.The knowledge of hand-woven textiles of the producer is the highest the survey of sales promotion.

A multicenter, randomized controlled trial of individualized occupational therapy for patients with schizophrenia in Japan.

The individualized occupational therapy (IOT) program is a psychosocial program that we developed to facilitate proactive participation in treatment and improve cognitive functioning and other outcomes for inpatients with acute schizophrenia. The program consists of motivational interviewing, self-monitoring, individualized visits, handicraft activities, individualized psychoeducation, and discharge planning. This multicenter, open-labeled, blinded-endpoint, randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of adding IOT to a group OT (GOT) program as usual for outcomes in recently hospitalized patients with schizophrenia in Japanese psychiatric hospitals setting compared with GOT alone. Patients with schizophrenia were randomly assigned to the GOT+IOT group or the GOT alone group. Among 136 randomized patients, 129 were included in the intent-to-treat population: 66 in the GOT+IOT and 63 in the GOT alone groups. Outcomes were administered at baseline and discharge or 3 months following hospitalization including the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia Japanese version (BACS-J), the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale Japanese version, the Social Functioning Scale Japanese version, the Global Assessment of Functioning scale, the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory Japanese version (IMI-J), the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 (MMAS-8), the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), and the Japanese version of Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8J). Results of linear mixed effects models indicated that the IOT+GOT showed significant improvements in verbal memory (p <0.01), working memory (p = 0.02), verbal fluency (p < 0.01), attention (p < 0.01), and composite score (p < 0.01) on the BACS-J; interest/enjoyment (p < 0.01), value/usefulness (p < 0.01), perceived choice (p < 0.01), and IMI-J total (p < 0.01) on the IMI-J; MMAS-8 score (p < 0.01) compared with the GOT alone. Patients in the GOT+IOT demonstrated significant improvements on the CSQ-8J compared with the GOT alone (p < 0.01). The present findings provide support for the feasibility in implementing an IOT program and its effectiveness for improving cognitive impairment and other outcomes in patients with schizophrenia.

Indústria Cultural e Conhecimentos Tradicionais: A Associação Naboa e a Territorialização do Artesanato em Anchieta (ES)

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a transformação da atividade artesanal tradicional no município de Anchieta (ES). Tal transformação é realizada pela conversão das técnicas e valores tradicionais por outros, resultado das novas trocas com atores como a SAMARCO Mineração e o SEBRAE-ES, além da ampliação e diversificação do seu mercado consumidor. Seus produtos têm recebido premiações internacionais (MERCOSUL, UNESCO), ganhando espaço no mercado globalizado, ao mesmo tempo em que capacitações e parcerias são desenvolvidas para cumprir os rigores dos consumidores. Ainda mais importante para um estudo geográfico, o novo artesanato de Anchieta que se observa na Associação NABOA parece trazer consequências territoriais, configurando os termos de uma nova indústria cultural, tal qual esta foi definida por Power e Scott. Estas consequências se realizam tanto física quanto simbolicamente, por intermédio da construção da sede para a Associação e pelo contínuo processo de incorporação de valores ao processo produtivo.

TECER PARA VENCER COM CRIATIVIDADE E EMPREENDEDORISMO

O empreendimento Carqueijo Artesanato, nasceu de um sonho empreendedor, em 1997, a partir de uma atividade local, o artesanato. O negócio foi instituído pelo casal Isaias e Raimunda Nonata Sancho, a realização de um sonho de várias gerações da família Sancho. Porém o aperfeiçoamento de todo o processo e a consolidação do negócio foi feita por Gilmar Sancho, filho do casal. No processo inicial do negócio muitas dificuldades se apresentaram, dentre elas o fato de Gilmar não ter conhecimento dos fundamentos básicos de um negócio, como administrar, como captar recursos, como lidar com as pessoas, dentre outros aspectos eram novidade. Gilmar procurou aos poucos foi conhecendo as necessidades e buscou informações e assessoramento do SEBRAE-CE. Considerando o aspecto social e cooperativista, organizou a comunidade em busca de um mesmo objetivo, tornando-a um grande e desenvolvido arranjo produtivo local – APL. O caso para ensino em questão tem como objetivo mostrar como o empreendedorismo pode transformar uma comunidade com dificuldades de sobrevivência e de geração de renda, em uma comunidade produtiva, geradora de emprego, e economicamente sustentável. Fundamenta-se nas abordagens teóricas de Empreendedorismo, Economia Criativa e APL e envolve as disciplinas de Gestão Empreendedora, Desenvolvimento Local, Gestão Ambiental e Responsabilidade Social. Palavras-chave: Empreendedorismo. Desenvolvimento Local e Economia Criativa.

The Change of Visual Perceptual and Cognitive Function and Social Skill of the Adult with Intellectual Disabilities According to General Characteristics - Application of Handicraft Activity Program -

본 연구는 수공예 활동이 성인 지적장애인의 시지각 및 인지 기능과 사회적 기술에 미치는 영향을 알아보고, 수공예 활동의 치료적 가치와 효율성을 제안하고자 하였다. 연구기간은 2015년 6월 9일부터 8월 27일까지 G광역시 S구 건강생활지원센터에 등록된 성인 지적장애인 중 연구의 목적을 이해하고 자발적으로 참여에 동의한 23명을 대상으로 하였다. 연구결과, 수공예 활동에 따른 시지각 기능은 연령 40-49세에서 가장 높았고, 더불어 인지기능도 가장 높았다. 사회적 기술은 일상생활활동이 최소 의존적이고, 가족과 함께 사는 경우에서 가장 높았다. 인지기능은 사회적 기술과 양적 상관관계를 나타내었다. 수공예 활동에 따른 시지각 및 인지 기능과 사회적 기술은 모두 증진을 나타내었다. 따라서 수공예는 시지각 및 인지 기능, 사회적 기술 증진을 이끄는 목적 지향적 활동으로 치료적 가치와 효율성이 높기에, 신체적, 정신적, 사회적 문제를 지니고 있는 이들을 위한 재활 중재로 제안하는 바이다.

The beginnings of institutional education of female children in Serbia

Institutional vocational education of female children in the Principality of Serbia began in 1846, when the Statute for setting up girl?s education was brought, defining a specific task, organization and content of girl?s schools. The biggest role in the opening of vocational schools for female children had women's associations - communities. The communities represented humanitarian organizations which took care of the protection of women and their right to enlightenment. Their work is largely tied to the vocational education of female children, school work, management, financing, charitable and humanitarian activities. Women?s communities established the women ?s vocational schools, which were an important factor for the general education of young women, both in the economic and the cultural- educational plan. The women students who finished vocational schools in the second half of the nineteenth and the early twentieth century had the ability to successfully carry out handicraft activities, to be advanced, giving a contribution to the formation of a new, modern society.

A cross-cultural comparison of folk plant uses among Albanians, Bosniaks, Gorani and Turks living in south Kosovo.

BackgroundKosovo represents a unique hotspot of biological and cultural diversity in Europe, which allows for interesting cross-cultural ethnobotanical studies. The aims of this study were twofold: 1) to document the state of traditional knowledge related to local (esp. wild) plant uses for food, medicine, and handicrafts in south Kosovo; and 2) to examine how communities of different ethnic groups in the region (Albanians, Bosniaks/Gorani, and Turks) relate to and value wild botanical taxa in their ecosystem.MethodsField research was conducted in 10 villages belonging to the Prizren municipality and 4 villages belonging to the Dragash municipality, located in the Sharr Mountains in the southern part of Kosovo. Snowball sampling techniques were used to recruit 139 elderly informants (61 Albanians, 32 Bosniaks/Gorani and 46 Turks), for participation in semi-structured interviews regarding the use of the local flora for medicinal, food, and handicraft purposes.ResultsOverall, we recorded the local uses of 114 species were used for medicinal purposes, 29 for food (wild food plants), and 20 in handicraft activities. The most important species used for medicinal purposes were Achillea millefolium L., Sambucus nigra L., Urtica dioica L., Tilia platyphyllos Scop. Hypericum perforatum L., Chamomilla recutita (L.) Rauschert, Thymus serpyllum L. and Vaccinium myrtillus L. Chamomilla recutita was the most highly valued of these species across the populations surveyed. Out of 114 taxa used for medicinal purposes, only 44 species are also included in the European Pharmacopoeia. The predominantly quoted botanical families were Rosaceae, Asteraceae, and Lamiaceae. Comparison of the data recorded among the Albanian, Bosniak/Gorani, and Turkish communities indicated a less herbophilic attitude of the Albanian populations, while most quoted taxa were quoted by all three communities, thus suggesting a hybrid character of the Kosovar plant knowledge.ConclusionCross-cultural ethnobiological studies are crucial in the Balkans not only for proposing ways of using plant natural resources, which could be exploited in sustainable local development projects (e.g. focusing on eco-tourism and small-scale trade of medicinal herbs, food niche and handicrafts products), but also for fostering collaboration and reconciliation among diverse ethnic and religious communities.

Why People Attend Fairtrade of Handicraft Activity?

Why People Attend Fairtrade of Handicraft Activity?

Quantifying role of seaweed (Caulerpa racemosa) harvesting in livelihood system of some coastal communities in Fiji

The relative contributions of various work activities in the rural livelihood systems are not well understood. This study investigates roles of various work activities in the household income and employment in coastal areas of Fiji. Data were obtained by personal interview method from a random sample survey 48 households from four coastal villages in Fiji. Study revealed that workers in the coastal areas have work opportunities for only 20 h per week against a 40 h work norm. About 76% of their total work time was devoted to sea-based resources (58% for seaweed harvesting and 18% for fishing). Coconut collection and handicraft activities accounted for 17 and 7 percent of their work time, respectively. Overall, average weekly income of workers was about FJ$110.The share of income from seaweeds was about 50% and the shares of income from fishing, coconut activities and handicrafts were 21.9, 20.5 and 8 percent, respectively. Hence, it is clear that although seaweed harvesting activity in the overall economy of Fiji is still at the subsistence level, but this activity plays a very critical and substantial role in the food and nutrition security of the coastal communities.

A Study of Stroke Patients' Leisure Activities and Quality of Life

This study was conducted in order to examine relationship between stroke patients' degree of satisfaction with leisure and quality of life according to their leisure activity types and whether they conducted leisure activities. A direct survey was performed from April 8 to May 3, 2013 on 92 inpatients and outpatients who received occupational therapy at hospitals located in Jeonju and Gunsan. A frequency analysis was carried out in order to look at the general characteristics of the subjects, their degree of participation in leisure activities, and their degree of satisfaction with leisure activities. A Pearson's coefficient was used to examine relationship between their degree of satisfaction and quality of life according to participation in leisure activities. Their degree of satisfaction according to participation in leisure activities was significantly higher when they took part in leisure activities such as handicraft activities, sports activities, or travel or tourism activities than when they did not perform any leisure activities. Their quality of life according to participation in leisure activities was higher when they conducted sports activities, outing activities, or tourism activities than when they did not. There was significant correlation between their degree of satisfaction with leisure and quality of life according to leisure activities.

الاستفادة من الحرف اليدوية المعدنية في تعزيز المواطنة والهوية الوطنية

ملخص البحث يرجع اندثار الحرف اليدوية والحرف المعدنية خاصتا بشکل واضح في العصر الحالي، الي التطورات الاجتماعية والاقتصادية التي نتج عنها استخدام الماکينات لتحقيق الوفرة في الإنتاج وخفض التکلفة الامر الذي يهدد الابداع لکل قطعة على حدة (الابداع اليدوي)، والاعتماد على ما هو مصنع اليا وحتى البدائل (مستورة) کان له اثار سلبية على معظم منتجاتنا التي فقدت هويتها الوطنية. ومن ناحية اخري فان اختفاء نشاط الحرف اليدوية لأي سبب من الأسباب سواء کان السبب هو الاعتماد على ما هو مصنع اليا (محلي او مستورد) او ان السبب هو نزوع الأشخاص أنفسهم عن هذه الحرف، کل هذا ادي الي انتشار البطالة بين شباب الوطن سالبة إياهم روح المواطنة والانتماء. لذا علي معلم التربية الفنية الا يغفل أهمية التدريبات العملية التي يقدمها للطلاب وتشجيعهم على العمل بالحرفة اليدوية، کي يستطيع التفاعل المثمر مع مجتمعة وتوفير فرص عمل محلية، والعمل على إحياء الحرفة التراثية لما لها من أصول قومية نابعة من الهوية الوطنية، وتأکيدا على حب الوطن والعمل لأجل الارتقاء به، من خلال اخراج منتجات (محليه) بدلا من منتجات (مستوردة) التي غزت العالم. وفي هذا البحث تم الاستلهام من الزخارف الهندسية والنباتية، کأحد الفنون الزخرفية والإسلامية باعتبارها منطلقا تشکيليا يمکن من خلاله التوصل الي العديد من الحلول التشکيلية والابعاد الجمالية للمشکلات التي تواجه الطلاب في مجال التشکيل المعدني. Research Summary Utilize of metal handicrafts in promoting citizenship and national identity Dr/ Beesa Abduallah Rahma Lecturer of Metalworks – Department of art education Faculty of Specific Education The disappearance of the handicrafts and metal crafts, especially in the present era, to the social and economic developments that resulted in the use of machines to achieve the abundance in production and reduce the cost, which threatens the creativity of each piece individually (manual creativity), and rely on what is a factory and even alternatives Disguised) has had negative effects on most of our products that have lost their national identity. On the other hand, the disappearance of handicraft activity for any reason, whether the reason is to rely on what is a factory (local or imported) or that the reason is the tendency of the people themselves on this character, all this led to the spread of unemployment among the youth of the homeland negative soul Citizenship and belonging. Therefore, the teacher of art education should not neglect the importance of the practical exercises offered to students and encourage them to work handicrafts, so that the fruitful interaction with the community and the provision of local jobs, and work to revive the heritage craft because of its national origins stemming from national identity, In order to upgrade it, by producing products (local) rather than products (imported) that invaded the world. In this research inspired by the geometric and vegetative decoration, as one of the decorative arts and Islamic as a starting point through which to reach many of the plastic solutions and aesthetic dimensions of the problems facing students in the field of metal formation.

Factor analysis of the Contextual Fine Motor Questionnaire in Children

Most studies treat fine motor as one subscale in a developmental test, hence, further factor analysis of fine motor has not been conducted. In fact, fine motor has been treated as a multi-dimensional domain from both clinical and theoretical perspectives, and therefore to know its factors would be valuable. The aim of this study is to analyze the internal consistency and factor validity of the Contextual Fine Motor Questionnaire (CFMQ). Based on the ecological observation and literature, the Contextual Fine Motor Questionnaire (CFMQ) was developed and includes 5 subscales: Pen Control, Tool Use During Handicraft Activities, the Use of Dining Utensils, Connecting and Separating during Dressing and Undressing, and Opening Containers. The main purpose of this study is to establish the factorial validity of the CFMQ through conducting this factor analysis study. Among 1208 questionnaires, 904 were successfully completed. Data from the children's CFMQ submitted by primary care providers was analyzed, including 485 females (53.6%) and 419 males (46.4%) from grades 1 to 5, ranging in age from 82 to 167 months (M=113.9, SD=16.3). Cronbach's alpha was used to measure internal consistency and explorative factor analysis was applied to test the five factor structures within the CFMQ. Results showed that Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the CFMQ for 5 subscales ranged from .77 to .92 and all item-total correlations with corresponding subscales were larger than .4 except one item. The factor loading of almost all items classified to their factor was larger than .5 except 3 items. There were five factors, explaining a total of 62.59% variance for the CFMQ. In conclusion, the remaining 24 items in the 5 subscales of the CFMQ had appropriate internal consistency, test-retest reliability and construct validity.