Differences and Similarities in Time Use and Well-Being Among Female and Male Undergraduates

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Abstract

College students’ well-being and mental health have been substantial concerns since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and these issues have only become more pronounced in recent years. In the context of notable gender disparities in these outcomes, the present study explored differences between female and male students in time use, well-being, and the relationships between time use and well-being. Ecological momentary assessment was used to gather data on over 9,000 survey observations from 400 undergraduates at three university campuses. The results identified numerous differences between female and male students, thereby providing a nuanced illustration of dynamics pertaining to time use and well-being.

Authors

• Nicholas A. Bowman, University of Iowa

• Ralitsa Todorova, University of Southern California

• Shinji Katsumoto, University of Southern Mississippi

• Lauren N. Irwin, University of Tennessee

• N Tennessen, University of Iowa