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  • Behavioral Science
  • Affective Science

Background:

  • Affective states often appear unrelated to time allocation across activities.
  • However, considering typical activity durations suggests enjoyment influences time use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between affect, resource gain, and time allocation.
  • To differentiate time use patterns between and within activities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the day reconstruction method with 98 working women.
  • Employed multilevel models to analyze time use, affect, and resources across 18 activities.

Main Results:

  • Across activities, higher negative affect (NA) correlated with increased time spent, particularly in work.
  • Within activities, higher NA, positive affect, and resource growth were linked to longer durations.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals allocate more time to activities yielding greater affective and resource benefits.
  • Affective experiences and resource accumulation significantly influence personal time investment.