- İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi
- Cilt: 22 Sayı: 48 - Ä°stanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, Aralık/Gܼz 2023, Cilt 22, Sayı 48
- A DISCUSSION ON HEALTH-RELATED FACTORS & INTRA-HOUSEHOLD RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF FEMALE L...
A DISCUSSION ON HEALTH-RELATED FACTORS & INTRA-HOUSEHOLD RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF FEMALE LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION: THE CASE OF TURKEY
Authors : Deniz Keskin Özberk, Burcu Düzgün Öncel
Pages : 1285-1304
Doi:10.46928/iticusbe.1258219
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Publication Date : 2023-12-30
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Female labor force participation in developing nations like Turkey is a controversial issue that still requires additional research. Furthermore, health-related and intra-household elements, along with socio-economic and demographic factors, play a crucial role in explaining female employment. Purpose: This study aims to examine the trend of female participation in the labor force over recent years and to assess the potential influence of household responsibilities and health factors using descriptive statistics along with socio-economic and demographic factors. Method: In order to obtain descriptive results, the study uses data from Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) Household Labor Force Survey (HLFS) 2009-2020. Working-age females are the main focus of this paper. Descriptive results are used to make comparison and sample tests are used to carry out a conceptual discussion. Findings: The statistics derived from the Household Labor Force Survey (HLFS) show that women are more inclined to report negative health conditions. Between 2014-2020, a greater proportion of females leave their jobs than males because of poor health. Although there is a decline in the trend, a significant number of women of working age choose not to be part of an economic activity due to their spouse or partner. Originality: This is one of the pioneer studies in Turkey that aim to understand and add health-related factors in the discussion of female labor force participation.Keywords : Sağlıkla İlgili Faktörler, Kadın İşgücüne Katılımı, Sosyo-Ekonomik ve Demografik Faktörler, Ev İçi Faktörler