Job Search Intensity of Unemployed in Turkey

This study seeks to examine job search behaviour and factors affecting job search intensity of unemployed through a survey conducted countrywide of Turkey. In order to analyse data, Crostabs and Pearson chi-square test and Ordered Probit methods were utilized. It has been revealed that job search intensity of women is affected by their responsibility of managing household, number of children and member of family and a rise in household income. Besides, it has been shown that factors through which women's job search behaviour is affected do not have an impact on men's behaviour. Moreover, it has been explored that unemployment duration is negatively associated with job search intensity of the unemployed. As regards unemployment benefits, in contradiction with the expectation, it leads to an increase in the point at issue. This paper is believed to provide insights with decision-makers about focusing on and diversifying active labor market policies, facilitating access to unemployment benefits and striving for gender equality.