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

Print

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

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS