Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Vimaladevi, M.; Joseph, Evangelina R. Title A name given to the resource Technology, Informality, and the Future of Work: Enhancing Socio-Economic Status of Domestic Workers in Karnataka Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Studies in Systems, Decision and Control;Volume;646;pp.839-849 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-11612-3_72" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-11612-3_72</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105037999400?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105037999400?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Vimaladevi M., Kristu Jayanti (Deemed To Be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Joseph E.R., Christ (Deemed to be) University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource This study examines the impact of technology-based skill development on the socio-economic status of domestic workers in Karnataka, India. Using structural equation modelling with data from 433 female domestic workers across five districts, the research investigates how digital skill interventions influence employability, job security, and access to government welfare schemes. The findings reveal that technology-based skill development significantly enhances socio-economic outcomes through improved employability (? = 0.53, p &lt; 0.001), with job security serving as a crucial mediating factor. However, government welfare schemes showed limited effectiveness in mediating the relationship between skill development and socio-economic advancement. The study highlights that 78% of respondents work part-time, with 88% receiving cash payments, indicating persistent informality. While digital skill programs create pathways for economic mobility, their success depends on facilitating stable employment rather than mere knowledge transfer. The research underscores the need for better integration between skill development initiatives and social protection systems to maximize benefits for marginalized domestic workers. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. Subject The topic of the resource Domestic worker; Employability; Government scheme; Job security; Skill development; Socio-economic status Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Relation A related resource ISSN: 21984182; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online