Abstract
This paper identified latent profiles depending on the patterns of daily time usage amongst working moms in Korea and tested their relations to family- and work-related characteristics. The consequent differences in the levels of leisure attributes were further investigated. Taking a holistic approach, latent profile analysis, one of the person-centered methods, was conducted using data drawn from the seventh year of the Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families (KLoWF), with a sample of 1074 women. The results of this study indicate that three different subtypes of individuals emerged: a low-level care group (82.1%), a medium-level care group (13.8%), and a high-level care group (4.1%). The factors determining the classification for the profiles were the existence of preschool children, household income, gender role attitudes, and domestic help. Work-related factors proved to have no significant effect on time-use patterns. Profile membership was related to leisure attributes as perceived by working moms: the low-level care group reported the highest level of leisure time adequacy and leisure satisfaction, while the high-level care group presented the lowest level of sufficiency and satisfaction in their leisure time. Based on these findings, the article discusses the practical implications for enhancing the quality of life of working mothers.
Highlights
Across countries, married working women with children typically spend a considerable amount of time in two areas of activity, work and family [1], resulting in leisure time constraints
The current study aimed to identify the latent profiles of married working women with children based on their patterns of daily time use
A substantial number of working moms maintained a proper balance between work and family tasks
Summary
Across countries, married working women with children (i.e., working moms) typically spend a considerable amount of time in two areas of activity, work and family [1], resulting in leisure time constraints. They often have difficulty maintaining a work–family life balance, while performing their invisible duty to spend time cleaning, cooking, and caring for their children. While some women decide to spend most of their time on housework and caring labor, others enjoy leisure activities in a balanced manner with labor. An analysis of time-use patterns can be meaningful for working moms
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