Abstract
This study examines the links between inequality in the time allocations of partners in couple families and the satisfaction
they have with the way they spend their time. It uses time diary and self-reported satisfaction data from the 2006 Australian
Time Use Survey. It shows that inequality in the time allocations of partners in couple families affects the satisfaction
with the current allocation of time in families without children, but not in families with children. It is argued that the
patterns of time use associated with children, specifically specialization in specific tasks, are the main reason for this
finding.
they have with the way they spend their time. It uses time diary and self-reported satisfaction data from the 2006 Australian
Time Use Survey. It shows that inequality in the time allocations of partners in couple families affects the satisfaction
with the current allocation of time in families without children, but not in families with children. It is argued that the
patterns of time use associated with children, specifically specialization in specific tasks, are the main reason for this
finding.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Research Paper
- Pages 1-17
- DOI 10.1007/s10902-012-9381-z
- Authors
- Anh T. Le, School of Economics and Finance, Curtin Business School, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia
- Paul W. Miller, School of Economics and Finance, Curtin Business School, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia
- Journal Journal of Happiness Studies
- Online ISSN 1573-7780
- Print ISSN 1389-4978