The Contribution of Working Women to Household Income and Its Relation to Decision-Making Participation

دراسة ميدانية على عينة من النساء العاملات

Authors

  • Miftah Ali Hussein Belhaj Faculty of Arts – Misurata University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36602/faj.2018.n11.07

Keywords:

Women's contribution, Income, Decision-making, Family participation, Economic empowerment

Abstract

This research aimed to identify the factors influencing Libyan women's ability to participate in household decisions. The study focused on five key variables: educational level, family structure, income level, cultural background, and social relationships. Conducted in Misrata using a field-based social survey methodology, the study utilized a stratified random sample of 75 female secondary school students. The results revealed that higher educational attainment, occupational status, and economic return significantly enhanced women's influence in family decision-making. A strong positive correlation was found between women’s financial contribution and their role in household decisions. Economic changes were also shown to positively affect women’s decision-making capacity. The study concludes with recommendations, most notably the need to transform prevailing cultural and intellectual perceptions regarding gender roles in society.

Published

01-06-2018

How to Cite

Belhaj, M. A. H. (2018). The Contribution of Working Women to Household Income and Its Relation to Decision-Making Participation: دراسة ميدانية على عينة من النساء العاملات. (Faculty of Arts Journal) مجلة كلية الآداب - جامعة مصراتة, (11), 173–204. https://doi.org/10.36602/faj.2018.n11.07

Issue

Section

Social and Behavioral Psychology

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