STUDY OF WORKING TIME ALLOCATION IN RURAL HOUSEWIVES IN RELATION TO INDEPENDENCE
Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine to produce information on household economic conditions, independence and factors that influence the allocation of working time for housewives in rural areas. The separation of poor and non-poor housewives is determined by the BPS concept. The independence of housewives is measured based on the adequacy of a housewife's income for family consumption. Theoretical framework: (1) determine the extent of household economic conditions in rural areas; (2) to find out the extent of the independence of housewives in relation to their participation as breadwinners for their own needs and the needs of the household; and (3) to find out what factors influence the allocation of working time for housewives in an effort to increase household income. Design/ methodology/ approach: This research was conducted in the poor village of Bungus teluk kabung village, padang, west sumatera. Out of a population of 762 households, only 200 households were found intact. The target sample size is determined as much as 50.00%. In this study, a sample of 100 housewives was selected using the quota sampling method. The analytical method used is a comparison of the regression model with dummy variables, between poor and non-poor households. Findings: (1) based on household expenditure per month and the number of family dependents, the average per capita expenditure = IDR 390,333.00; (2) the independence of housewives is measured at 39.43% or it can be stated that they are less independent; and (3) the allocation of working time in the market is negatively influenced by age, education, number of family dependents, husband's income, and positive returns received by housewives. Allocation of work time at home is only positively influenced by age. The time allocation for leisure is only positively influenced by the husband's income. Research, Practical & Social implications: (1) Bungus teluk kabung village, padang, west sumatera, is still classified as a poor area, considering that 66.67% of households are below the poverty line; (2) around 61.70% of housewives who are not independent; and (3) the allocation of working time in the market is negatively affected by age, education, number of family dependents, husband's income, except for positive housewife rewards. The allocation of work time at home is positively influenced by age. The allocation of leisure time is positively influenced by the husband's income. Originality/value: The value of the study the allocation of work time at home is positively influenced by age. The allocation of leisure time is positively influenced by the husband's income.
Work Time Allocation for Housewives, Independence.