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1Department of Family Science, 1210E Marie Mount Hall, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park 207423.
Electronic International Journal of Time Use Research
|September 21, 2010
Summary
Children
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Child Development
- American Studies
Background:
- The period 1997-2003 in the United States was marked by significant societal shifts, including welfare reform, educational policy changes, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and a conservative turn in values.
- These broad social changes potentially influenced the daily lives and activities of children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine how children's time allocation changed between 1997 and 2003.
- To correlate observed changes in children's activities with concurrent social and cultural trends in the United States.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of children's time use data from 1997 to 2003.
- Comparison of activity trends (studying, reading, sports, religious activities, outdoor play) during the specified period.
Main Results:
- A decline in children's discretionary time was observed.
- Significant increases in time spent studying and reading, alongside a decrease in sports participation.
- Upticks in religious and youth group activities, with a concurrent decline in outdoor activities.
Conclusions:
- Changes in children's time use reflect broader societal trends, including increased academic focus and shifts in parental values.
- The findings suggest a continuation of increased reading and studying, but a shift towards religious/youth activities over sports compared to previous decades.
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