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In this rapidly evolving period, it is observed that many of these military positions are held by women, despite the fact that this profession is thought to be best suited for males due to the demanding employment and requirement for a strong mental and physical condition in order to thrive in this field. For that, this research was conducted to investigate the impact of work-life benefit, career growth opportunities and job security on the job attractiveness of women in joining the Malaysian Armed Forces. A total of 127 female respondents from the Malaysian Armed Forces participated in this research, and questionnaires were used to collect their responses. Descriptive and inferential analysis such as Pearson's Correlation analysis and Multiple Linear Regression were utilized as a quantitative method in this research. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 24.0. These study findings show that work-life benefit has a significant relationship with job attractiveness among women in the Malaysian Armed Forces. This conclusion is supported by the multiple regression analysis, which reveals that work-life benefit has the highest beta coefficient (? = 0.544) and is statistically significant (p < 0.01). These results highlight how important it is to promote attractive rules and regulations in order to improve the recruitment and retention of women in the armed forces.
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