The determinants of training participation in Singapore

C-Tier
Journal: Applied Economics
Year: 2011
Volume: 43
Issue: 29
Pages: 4641-4649

Authors (5)

Shandre Thangavelu (not in RePEc) Liu Haoming (not in RePEc) Park Cheolsung (not in RePEc) Ang Boon Heng (not in RePEc) James Wong (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.201 = (α=2.01 / 5 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This article uses the Singapore Labour Force survey data to examine the determinants of workers' participation in training programmes in Singapore. The results show that different socio-demographic and employment related characteristics affect the training participation of workers. Well-educated and better paid workers are much more likely to participate in training programmes than others. Age has a positive impact on training participation for younger workers (under 37 years), but a negative effect on older workers' participation. The results also indicate that occupational affiliations have a significant impact on training participation. We also find that married workers seem to be less likely to participate in training programmes, but the difference between married and single is only significant at the 10% level. Finally, gender does not have any significant effect at any conventional level although the coefficient on the female dummy is positive, suggesting females might be slightly more likely to participate in training programmes.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:taf:applec:v:43:y:2011:i:29:p:4641-4649
Journal Field
General
Author Count
5
Added to Database
2026-01-25