KADININ IŞ GÜCÜNE KATILIMI BAĞLAMINDA SAĞLIKLA ILGILI FAKTÖRLER VE HANE IÇI SORUMLULUKLAR ÜZERINE BIR TARTIŞMA: TÜRKIYE ÖRNEĞI

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.