Pengaruh Jam Kerja Perempuan Terhadap Kesejahteraan Ekonomi Rumah Tangga Di Sumatera Barat

Abstract

This study examines the role of labor market activities and the household sphere in shaping household economic well-being, particularly through the contribution of women's working hours. Using the 2023 National Socioeconomic Survey (SUSENAS) microdata, this study analyzes the influence of women's working hours on household economic well-being in West Sumatra, measured through household expenditure, using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression method. The results show that women's working hours have a positive and significant effect on household economic well-being, indicating that increasing women's working time allocation strengthens family economic capacity through additional income. Furthermore, women's individual characteristics and household structure also play a significant role in influencing expenditure levels. These findings confirm that women's labor supply is a key determinant of household well-being and emphasize the importance of gender-responsive employment policies to improve household well-being and economic resilience in West Sumatra.