International Journal of Human Ecology

The Korean Home Economics Association (대한가정학회)
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Change in Time Use for Daily Eating and Household Work Activities in Germany

  • Zander Uta (Institute of Home Economics and Consumer Research, University) ;
  • Uta Meier-Graewe (Institute of Home Economics and Consumer Research, University) ;
  • Moeser Anke (Institute of Nutritional Science, Nutrition Education and Consumer Behaviour, University)
  • Published : 2005.12.01
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Abstract

This paper gives special attention to the changes of time use patterns of the German population for eating and drinking as well as for household work. It especially examines the changes in time use for meals eaten at home and away from home as well as the division of labour for nutrition provision activities between men and women. The presented results originated from two time budget surveys conducted in Germany in 1991/92 and 2001/02. In a secondary analysis time use patterns for eating and drinking and nutrition provision activities were examined on a base of a representative sample of 12600 private households. Surprisingly the amount of time spent on eating and drinking increased over the period. More Germans ate away from home at least once a day, whereas meals at home were still dominant. Moreover comparisons over time revealed that the share in household and food provisioning work has narrowed between men and women, especially in households with both partners being employed. Overall the analysis shows that time use data allow general statements regarding the amount and changes of time spent on daily eating, household work and especially food provision activities. The extent of women's employment has shown to be most decisive for an equal division of household work between gender. To be able to better interpret the results and to understand the consequences for family life, it is necessary to complement time use data with qualitative interviews to gain comprehensive insight into peoples nutrition goals, motives and barriers of action.

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