The economics of workaholism: An analysis of its demographic and socio-economic indicators in the Philippines
Date of Publication
2006
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics
College
Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business
Department/Unit
Economics
Defense Panel Member
Tereso S. Tullao, Jr.
Andrew Adrian Y. Pua
Abstract/Summary
As the global market has become increasingly competitive, workers find themselves devoting more and more time in their work. This is what researchers commonly refer to as the phenomenon of workaholism. Presently, a large literature examines the psychological aspect of workaholism, mainly focusing on its addictive properties and spillover effects. The group believes that the economics of workaholism is a noteworthy topic to pursue as it also exists and persists here in the Philippines. The researchers explore the economic perspective of the said phenomenon by defining it as working excessively - that is more than the average of 50 hours while still wanting to work more. Using the merged 2000 Family Income and Expenditure Survey and the Labor Force Survey, it was proven that although varying in degree, certain demographic and socio-economic indicators such as the worker's age, gender, marital status, number of dependents, educational attainment, income, taxes paid, occupation and geographical location do have a significant effect on the propensity of an individual to become a workaholic. Such invaluable findings can contribute to the existing body of literature and could be utilized in future labor market studies. The ultimate goal is to promote suitable and comfortable working conditions for workers and their environment.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU14200
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
xi, 147 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Workaholism--Economic aspects; Workaholics
Recommended Citation
Gaw, J. C., Ng, J. B., & Sy, L. L. (2006). The economics of workaholism: An analysis of its demographic and socio-economic indicators in the Philippines. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10095