The Role of Housewives, Motivation, Business Independence and Education on the Economic Improvement of the Family

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10.2991/978-2-494069-49-7_87How to use a DOI?

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Mother's Role; Motivation; Business Independence; Educational Background; Education

Abstract

This research is a qualitative approach. The subjects of this study were the wives of potato farmers in Simpangan village, Batur, Banjarnegara. The object of this research is the improvement of the family economy. Data collection was done by interview, observation, and documentation methods. To prove the validity of the data used persistence techniques in the field and triangulation of sources. Data analysis in data reduction research, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the research subjects were housekeepers and also helped improve the family’s economy by increasing knowledge about processing low quality potatoes into Mustofa potato products, which were processed into delicious and nutritious potatoes, so that it would improve the socioeconomic conditions of their families. The inhibiting factors are the division of time between work and family management, as well as motivational problems, as well as optimizing the use of potatoes. Suggestions are given as follows: 1) managing time allocation for business, 2) trying to be self-motivated, 3) and optimizing the use of potatoes. Implications – This research is limited to potato wives in Simpangan village, Batur, Banjarnegara, so farmers are advised for further research to expand the surrounding tourist attractions considering the location is also close to the Wonosobo area in order to compare the level of ability to improve the family economy, inhibiting factors, motivation, independence, and educational background.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Sri Hartiyah
AU  - Mila Fursiana Salma Musfiroh
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/12/29
TI  - The Role of Housewives, Motivation, Business Independence and Education on the Economic Improvement of the Family
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd Borobudur International Symposium on Humanities and Social Science 2021 (BIS-HSS 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 523
EP  - 527
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-494069-49-7_87
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-494069-49-7_87
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