Study of Work Participation and Income of Elderly Workers in Indonesia

Working is one way for elderly to achieve welfare by earned, besides working is a form of self-existence and the way they spend their time in old age. This study aims to analyze 1) the influence of education level, type of family, the number of dependents, health condition, non-labor income on the number of hours of elderly workers, 2) the influence of education level, family type, number of dependents, health condition, non-labor income to income of elderly workers, 3) the role of the number of working hours in mediating the influence of education level, family type, number of dependents, health condition, non-labor income to income of elderly workers. This study used primary data sources obtained from structured direct interviews and deep interviews using questionnaires to elderly workers. It was done purposively on 150 respondents. The analytical tool is used descriptive and path analysis by using SPSS. The results showed that 1) the level of education and non-work income negatively affect the number of hours of work of the elderly, Elderly workers with the core family type have longer working hours than older workers with large family types, Healthy elderly workers have longer working hours than older workers in sick conditions, The number of dependents does not affect the number of working hours of elderly workers.2) The level of education has a positive effect on the income of elderly workers, Type of family does not affect the income of elderly workers, the number of dependents in the household does not affect the income of elderly workers, Healthy elderly workers have higher incomes than older workers in sick conditions, Non-labor income has no negative effect on the income of elderly workers.3) The number of working hours mediates the level of education and health conditions to elderly workers income. Health of the elderly is the main factor that must be paid attention by government to continue their activities, keep them to be productive and independent, also it is expected to increase education for next generation, social security for elderly, and socialize homecare of elderly care and support to their family for elderly life better in the future.