The shorter workweek and leisure time

Joseph B Rose

Omega, 1974, vol. 2, issue 2, 197-208

Abstract: The present article reviews the literature of work and leisure in an effort to assess the implications of the shorter workweek for leisure time. Two questions are examined: (1) What has been the trend in hours of work and leisure and (2) what is the relationship between work and leisure? The past century has witnessed a sizable reduction in the weekly hours of workers and a growth of paid leisure, e.g. paid vacations. This trend has been the result of economic and institutional factors such as government legislation and collective bargaining. In addition, most research findings suggest that work and leisure are related; the most common interpretation of this relationship is the spillover effect, in which behaviour patterns exhibited on the job carry over into individuals' leisure time. The existence of such a relationship poses a serious challenge for social policy planners.

Date: 1974
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