Socioeconomic Demand Determinants for Domestic Workers: The Case of Jordan
Keywords:
Foreign workers, Domestic workers, Odds ratio, JordanAbstract
Objectives: This study aims to identify the factors that may influence the demand for domestic workers in Jordan during the period 2018-2019.
Methods: The study employed a binary logistic regression model using qualitative data. The model includes several explanatory variables that are believed to influence the demand for domestic workers.
Results: The estimated results showed that the number of family members has a significant and positive impact on the presence of domestic workers, with an odds ratio 22 times higher, ranking first in importance. Family income comes second in terms of positive impact on the presence of domestic workers, with an odds ratio 18 times higher. Worker remittances from abroad rank third in importance, also with a positive effect and an odds ratio 6 times higher. However, the presence of children under the age of ten and disabled individuals in the family appears to have a negative influence on the demand for domestic workers, ranking fifth in terms of negative impact.
Conclusions: The study recommends that the Ministry of Labor conduct extensive research on Jordanian families, as well as evaluative studies on the actual need for domestic workers in light of the current labor market situation and the imbalances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These efforts aim to implement the necessary reforms for the benefit of all concerned parties.
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