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American Time Use Survey

June 22, 2011
In 2010, 82 percent of employed persons worked on an average weekday, compared with 35 percent on an average weekend day. Those working weekdays worked more hours than those working weekend days--7.9 hours compared to 5.5 hours. More...
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Married Parents' Use of Time Summary

May 08, 2008
In the years 2003-06, married mothers who were employed full time were more likely to do household activities and provide childcare on an average day than were married fathers who were employed full time. Among full-time workers, married fathers were more likely to work than were married mothers. More...
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