People's Activities and Use of Time, 1974-1975

<p>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</p>The purpose of this survey was to provide information on people's daily activities for use in planning broadcasting services. As a detailed study of time use in Britain, however, it may prove of use in social, environmental and leisure studies, marketing problems, and many aspects of local and national administration.<br><B>Main Topics</B>:<br> Variables<br> To collect the statistics, over 3,500 respondents from two random samples (one summer, one winter) of the population (excluding the under-fives) completed seven-day diaries covering each half-hour from 5.00 a.m. to 2.00 a.m. Each diary was coded, using a summary list of 40 activity categories, distinguishing between main and secondary activities