Gender differentials in work responsibilities and decision-making participation at home and at work among college faculty members in the four universities in Iloilo City

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine gender differentials in work responsibilities/activities and in extent of decision-making participation at home and at work among college teachers in the four universities in Iloilo City. The study further aimed to determine the influence, if any, of certain personal and work-related factors on the gender differentials in work responsibilities and extent of decision-making participation.

This descriptive study utilized quantitative approaches - a sample survey, in-depth interviews and focus group discussion (FGD). The study’s sample consists of 250 full-time college faculty members in the four universities in Iloilo City; namely, Central Philippine University (CPU), University of San Agustin (USA), West Visayas State University (WVSU), and University of Iloilo (UI). The sample was drawn using stratified and systematic sampling with a random start. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, in-depth interview and FGD.

Data were analyzed using frequency distribution and the Z-tests for differences between means and/or proportions.