Women’s Propensity to Contribute to the Housewives’ Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) in Malaysia: An empirical study

Suhaimi Abd Samad; Nik Nursyakila Zakaria; Nur Rashidah Mohd Shah; Pawinee Chuayprakong

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7644

Authors

Suhaimi Abd Samad Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UITM), Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus
Nik Nursyakila Zakaria Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UITM), Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Malaysia
Nur Rashidah Mohd Shah Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UITM), Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Malaysia
Pawinee Chuayprakong Graduate School of Public Administration, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI38.7644

Keywords:

Housewive’s Social Security Sceme (SKSSR), social security, SOCSO, women

Abstract

This paper examines the propensity of women to contribute to the Housewives’ Social Security Scheme (SKSSR), introduced by SOCSO, to enhance their social protection. Acknowledging women’s crucial role in family and community wellbeing, the study explores determinants such as trust, promotion, awareness, and financial capability to contribute to SKSSR. Data was collected through structured electronic questionnaires in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan. All variables exhibit positive correlations with the propensity to contribute to SKSSR, with trust being the strongest predictor. Thus, it provides insights for SOCSO and policymakers to improve SKSSR’s implementation strategy, communication, and sustainability in social protection for women.

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