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A Sociopsychological Contribution to the Theory of Individual Time-Allocation

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  • B E Tonn

    (1524 Marconi Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA)

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Analysis of individual time-allocation will continue to increase as researchers link time-allocation behavior with transportation and energy demand, urban design, family organization, and other topics. Past research has not evolved a comprehensive theory of individual time-allocation. In this paper the author offers a series of social-psychological contributions to the development of a theory of individual time-allocation designed to provide a framework upon which to base time-allocation research. This paper is divided into four sections. In the first section are outlined three omniprevalent concerns which motivate human behavior. In the second section a three-part strategy is suggested which individuals utilize in the development of purposeful behavior. In the third section, six general exogenous factors which may affect time allocation are listed. Last, it is hypothesized that individuals synthesize concerns, strategy, and factors into the creation of an activity-based behavioral schedule.

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  • B E Tonn, 1984. "A Sociopsychological Contribution to the Theory of Individual Time-Allocation," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 16(2), pages 201-223, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:sae:envira:v:16:y:1984:i:2:p:201-223
    DOI: 10.1068/a160201
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    1. Dekker, Thijs & Hess, Stephane & Arentze, Theo & Chorus, Caspar, 2014. "Incorporating needs-satisfaction in a discrete choice model of leisure activities," Journal of Transport Geography, Elsevier, vol. 38(C), pages 66-74.
    2. Susanne Nordbakke & Tim Schwanen, 2015. "Transport, unmet activity needs and wellbeing in later life: exploring the links," Transportation, Springer, vol. 42(6), pages 1129-1151, November.
    3. Annesha Enam & Karthik C. Konduri & Naveen Eluru & Srinath Ravulaparthy, 2018. "Relationship between well-being and daily time use of elderly: evidence from the disabilities and use of time survey," Transportation, Springer, vol. 45(6), pages 1783-1810, November.

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