Which individual or group performs the majority of work without financial compensation?
In North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), a time-use survey (ZVE) is currently underway from January 2022 to the end of the year, with a particular focus on households with minor children during the final quarter of the year. The primary purpose of this survey is to collect detailed data on how families, especially those with children under 18, allocate their time across various daily activities.
This survey aims to gather data on the division of time between paid work, childcare, household chores, education, leisure, and sleep. It also seeks to assess differences in time-use patterns by demographics such as age, gender, socio-economic status, and family composition. The results of this survey will provide a comprehensive picture of the average time use of different population groups, offering a basis for social and economic policy decisions, particularly those related to family support, childcare services, education, and work-life balance.
Households with minor children, particularly single parents and couples with children, are particularly sought after in the final quarter of the survey. Participating households can document their activities over three days using an app, online, or a paper questionnaire. A total of 2,340 households are needed to participate in this voluntary survey, with each participating household receiving a €15 cash prize, and an additional €20 for each household member aged 10 or older.
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While the provided search results did not contain explicit details about this specific time-use survey, such surveys typically involve structured diaries or interviews where participants record their activities in detail over one or more days. Sampling strategies targeting households with children ensure representativity by region, age, and socio-economic background. Analyses segment time use by activity type, location, and who else is present.
It is important to note that the newsletter is not related to the time-use survey in NRW. For further official specifics, consulting the official North Rhine-Westphalia statistical bureau or relevant public administration websites may be necessary.
- The time-use survey in North Rhine-Westphalia is not only focusing on work, childcare, and household chores, but also on other aspects of family lifestyle, such as leisure and sleep, to comprehensively understand family-dynamics.
- Households with minor children are encouraged to participate in the time-use survey, as their family-dynamics may significantly influence home-and-garden routines, relationships, and time allocation.
