Employment and Determinants to Work among Working-Age Female Population in the Thai Households
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This study aimed to examine the employment status and the factors influencing labor force participation among working-age women in Thai households. The data were derived from the 2023 Household Socio-Economic Survey (SES), conducted by the National Statistical Office of Thailand. The target group included female labor force aged 15-59 years. Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify significant determinants of women's employment. The findings revealed that women aged 25-39 have the highest labor force participation rates, which gradually decline with age, particularly in the 55-59 age group. Factors significantly associated with women's employment included age (in an inverted U-shaped relationship), higher educational attainment significantly increases the likelihood of employment. Married women and those with young children are less likely to work compared to their single counterparts, whereas women who serve as heads of household are more likely to participate in the labor market. Furthermore, significant regional disparities were observed between Bangkok and other regions. These findings reflected highlight the multifaceted influences on women's employment, shaped by household structural conditions, educational opportunities, and the socio-spatial contexts of urban and rural areas, with statistical significance.
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