The History and Current Status of Dual-Career Families in Malaysia

Zaimah, R.; Sum, Sarmila Md; Selvadurai, Sivapalan; Lyndon, Novel; Er, Ah Choy; Jamian, Muhd Norizam

doi:10.5539/ass.v9n6p16

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“…The increase in the number of dual-income families in Malaysia has taken place when women have started working (Economic Planning Unit, 2006;Zaimah et al, 2013). Accordingly, it is expected that there will be an increase in the financial well-being of a family comprising of working husband and wife working.…”

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The probability factor influences the level of financial well-being of workers in Malaysia

Zaimah

2019

GEOGRAFIA

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Generally, the dual-income family households earn higher income than the single-income family households as both husband and wife are working and earning money for the family. Dualincome households should have more advantages in terms of better level of financial well-being in comparison to single-income households. The workers in dual-income family are also expected to have a better level of financial well-being. Therefore, this study aims to determine the probability factors affecting the workers' level of financial well-being. The sample of the study was married workers in the public sector, with focus on workers who are in a dual-income family. The analysis unit in this study is the individual. A total of 415 married workers were analyzed in this study. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was applied in identifying the probability factors of various levels of financial well-being (low, moderate, high) which includes socioeconomic background, financial knowledge, financial behavior and financial decision making factors. The logistic regression analysis showed the socioeconomic background (age, monthly income, home ownership and financial product ownership), financial behavior and financial decision making of the husband have a significant relationship with the respondents' various levels of financial well-being. Factors such as age, monthly income, home ownership, financial product ownership and financial behavior were found to have an impact on financial well-being. Financial education needs to be implemented in the workplace to encourage workers to have good financial practices. This is necessary in order to ensure the financial well-being of their workers.

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The probability factor influences the level of financial well-being of workers in Malaysia

Zaimah

2019

GEOGRAFIA

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“…Family is inseparable from the work domain. Malaysia has shown a trend towards an increasing number of women in full-time employment, which in turn has a direct impact on the work-family interface (Hassan et al, 2010;Zaimah et al, 2013). A new dual-earner household family model has emerged making the traditional-malebreadwinner-family model the exception rather than the norm (Macinnes, 2006).…”

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“…A new dual-earner household family model has emerged making the traditional-malebreadwinner-family model the exception rather than the norm (Macinnes, 2006). It is said that Malaysia has moved away from the sole breadwinner paradigm towards a dual breadwinner paradigm (Bakar & Abdullah, 2013;Zaimah et al, 2013). With women's involvement in the work force, structural buffers must exist in order to balance the work-family role system (Pleck, 1977).…”

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Work vs. Family and Marital Satisfaction Among Malaysian Chinese Dual-Earner Couples: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Model

Leong

Juhari

2022

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Work-family conflict is frequently studied because they are the two main life domains in a person’s life. The present study examines how work-family conflict influenced marital satisfaction among Malaysian Chinese dual-earner couples using a dyadic approach. Results from the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM) indicated that work-family conflict (work-to-family and family-to-work) were associated with a lower level of marital satisfaction. Work-family conflict has a significant negative impact on marital satisfaction for both husbands and wives (actor effect). However, no significant results were found for the partner effect. Both actor and partner effects were reported and discussed. The present findings provide empirical evidence on the spillover and crossover effects of work-family conflict on marital satisfaction and add to the literature by utilizing advanced data analysis technique, APIM by collecting dyadic data. The implications of the findings were discussed as well as the suggestions for future research.

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“…While some educators suggest giving up one job in exchange for home parenting, a loss of one income for a family struggling with the effects of ASD can be debilitating (Cidav et al, 2012). Rising costs of living in Malaysia mean more dual career families are emerging in order to make ends meet, even without the presence of disability (Bakar & Abdullah, 2013;Zaimah et al, 2013).…”

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Parental Perceptions, Attitudes and Involvement in Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Sarawak, Malaysia

Teo

2018

DCID

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Purpose: This study explores and compares perspectives of educators and parents regarding interventions used in managing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Sarawak, Malaysia. Information on parental desires and limitations when selecting and maintaining management will aid in the development of strategies for ASD educators to work effectively with parents and caregivers, and vice versa.Method: This qualitative research employed traditional question and answer interviews with 7 ASD educators and 30 parents. Interviews were semistructured and questions were open-ended to allow for additional details to be relayed within the scope of the subject matter. Thematic analysis revealed overarching perceptions concerning parental attitudes towards involvement in their children's interventions, and implications of cultural context. Results: Perspectives were similar regarding the importance of confidentiality from educators and cultural factors playing a major role in content of intervention chosen by parents. Perspectives differed across four themes. Of significance was the way in which both samples viewed parental self-reliance in supplementing interventions and parental attitudes in effort and perseverance.Conclusion: Parental resources and culture influence ability and attitudes towards involvement. While educators may not agree on certain aspects, mutual appreciation of differing perspectives would benefit the children.Limitations: Due to the lack of ASD service providers in the region as well as cultural reservations, sample size of educators and parents was small. The sample of parents is not typical of parents coping with ASD in the region.

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The History and Current Status of Dual-Career Families in Malaysia

Cited by 10 publications

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The probability factor influences the level of financial well-being of workers in Malaysia

The probability factor influences the level of financial well-being of workers in Malaysia

Work vs. Family and Marital Satisfaction Among Malaysian Chinese Dual-Earner Couples: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Model

Parental Perceptions, Attitudes and Involvement in Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders in Sarawak, Malaysia

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