Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries
Vol 8, No 1 (2023): Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries

ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCE MARRIED WOMEN’S DECISION TO WORK IN BANYUPUTIH VILLAGE, JEPARA REGENCY

Dita Ramadhani (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Dwi Prasetyani (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Vita Kartika Sari (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Abdus Sihab Patoni (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universidad de Granada)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2023

Abstract

Gender equality and employment opportunities provide a great opportunity for women to enter the labor market. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the decision of married women to work in Banyuputih Village, Jepara Regency. Banyuputih village was chosen as a research location because of the existence of a manufacturing industry that was able to boost the village's economy. The number of samples used in the study were 100 respondents in accordance with the objectives of the study. The independent variables used are the level of education, husband's income and the number of children under five. Data analysis was performed using Binary Logistic Regression because the dependent variable was in the form of dummy. The analysis showed that the level of education had a positive and significant effect, while the husband's income variable and the number of children under five had a negative and significant effect on the decision of married women to work in Banyuputih Village.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jaedc

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

FOCUS This journal focused on economics, business, and management in developing countries studies and presents developments through the publication of articles and research reports. SCOPE The Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries (JAEDC) specializes on Economics, Business, and ...