The relationship between skills, the labor market, and market size and women's education
Keywords:
Women's education, Skills, Labor market, Market size, Regression analysisAbstract
Women's education plays a crucial role in driving social and economic development. This study investigates the influence of skills, labor market conditions, and market size on the average length of girls' schooling in Indonesia. Using a quantitative approach, the analysis employs multiple regression with data sourced from 32 provinces in Indonesia. The independent variables skills, labor market, and market size were measured using standardized indicators, while the dependent variable was the average length of girls' schooling. The findings reveal that skills exhibit the strongest positive and significant effect on the average length of schooling for girls (β = 0.661, p < 0.001), followed by labor market conditions (β = 0.366, p = 0.003) and market size (β = 0.229, p = 0.040). The model demonstrates high predictive power (R² = 0.700). This study's novelty lies in its comprehensive exploration of regional variations in Indonesia, offering empirical evidence on the critical role of skill investment and labor market development in advancing women's education. These insights provide a foundation for targeted educational and economic policy interventions, emphasizing the need to prioritize skill-building programs and improve labor market accessibility for women.
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