Determinants of Women Labor Force Participation: In Case of Boke Tiko Town

Abstract

Women labor force participation is vital for the enhancement and socio-economic development of a nation. This study had attempted to portray the determinants of women labor force participation in Boke Tiko town. The study was conducted by using primary and secondary sources of data. Primary data was gathered through questionnaire method from 99 sample respondents selected via simple random sampling technique. Secondary data were observed from different written materials such as published and unpublished books. To analyze the data, researchers had used both descriptive analysis techniques and econometric model of binary logistic regression. The result of the study indicated that women labour force participation was significantly determined by marital status, educational level, presence of young children and income level of the household. The study had recommended the necessity of giving emphasis for the expansion of family planning usage, creating work opportunities for educated women, and boosting the size of economic activities which could increase income level of women in the study area.