Household Decision-Making Dynamics in Türkiye: An Analysis of Selected Indicators

Authors : Ayşenur Karakaş Aydınbakar

Pages : 1-14

Doi:10.26650/iukad.2024.156851

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Publication Date : 2025-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Using data from the 2021 Family Structure Survey, this study examines the factors influencing decision-making within households in Türkiye, focusing on household headship and decisions related to major expenditures, shopping, and cooking through specialisation, bargaining power, and gender roles. The results from the linear probability model highlight that age seniority plays a significant role in determining household headship, while employment status affects headship, which emphasises time availability as a key factor in decision-making. Regarding decisionmaking on expenditures, shopping, and cooking, mixed but interesting findings emerged. The multinomial logistic regression results reveal that a wife’s higher education increases the relative risk ratio for female-dominant decision-making in traditionally male-dominated areas. Additionally, men’s traditional gender attitudes significantly hinder egalitarian decision-making across all areas, limiting shared decision-making. These results underscore the persistent impact of gender roles and time constraints on households, suggesting that changes in employment structures and the promotion of egalitarian attitudes are critical for fostering equality in household decisionmaking.
Keywords : Karar alma, cinsiyet rolleri, pazarlık gücü, zaman tahsisi, son karar

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