Changes in Households’ Welfare and Consumption Patterns among Jenitri (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) Farmers in Kebumen Regency - Central Java

This research aims at analyzing changes on the welfare level and consumption patterns among Jenitri (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) farmers in Pujotirto, Karangsambung, Kebumen regency of Centra Java- Indonesia. Using mix-method, this combined quantitative method that qualitative. Quantitative data was collected by a survey involving 20 respondents which were selected purposively. Qualitative series in-depth interviews with traders jenitri. analyzed descriptively. Interview transcripted using domain analysis technique. The resulted following conclusions: (1) cultivation jenitri has brought about significant farmers’ welfare; (2) raised affects pattern household’s consumption; (3) prior to cultivating jenitri, household tend be subsistence-oriented; (4) now they cultivate are driven meet secondary tertiary needs, such as motorcycles jewelries.