Analysis of Labor Time Allocation and the Contribution of Housewives to Farm Household Income in Mataram City

Abstract: This study aims to analyze labor time allocation, identify the factors influencing time allocation, assess the income contribution of housewives, and examine the relationship between women's labor time allocation and farm household income in Mataram City. A descriptive method was employed, using data collected through structured questionnaire-based interviews. The research subjects were housewives from farming households residing in Sekarbela District, Mataram District, and Sandubaya District. The districts were selected using purposive sampling, while the respondents were chosen using systematic sampling, totaling 43 individuals. The collected data included both quantitative and qualitative information, which were analyzed using descriptive quantitative methods and regression analysis.The results show that the average labor time allocation of housewives in farming households in Mataram City amounted to 2,019 hours per year, consisting of 1,122 hours/year (55.56%) for agricultural activities and 897 hours/year (44.41%) for non-agricultural activities, categorizing them as part of the full-time labor force. Factors significantly influencing labor time allocation in agricultural activities include the number of household members, the age of the youngest child, and the size of agricultural land. In contrast, non-agricultural labor time allocation is influenced by the housewife's age, the number of household members, the age of the youngest child, and land size. In general, labor time allocation in economic activities is significantly affected by the age of the housewife and household consumption expenditure.The average income contribution of housewives to the total household income is IDR 12,274,186 per year, accounting for approximately 35.7% of the total household income, which averages IDR 34,353,951 per year. Labor time allocation by housewives in Mataram City significantly affects household income, particularly in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. In agriculture, the regression coefficient of IDR 13,033.03 and a correlation coefficient of 0.539 indicate a strong and positive relationship. Similarly, in non-agricultural activities, the regression coefficient of IDR 3,201.09 and a correlation coefficient of 0.477 also demonstrate a significant and moderately positive correlation. Keywords: Labor Time Allocation, Income Contribution, Household Income. Title: Analysis of Labor Time Allocation and the Contribution of Housewives to Farm Household Income in Mataram City Author: Kuswara Arliya, Muhamad Siddik, dan IGL Parta Tanaya International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 337-349 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 19-July-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16165275 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/analysis-of-labor-time-allocation-and-the-contribution-of-housewives-to-farm-household-income-in-mataram-city