Utilization of time saving devices by working and nonworking women of Ludhiana city
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2023
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Punjab Agricultural University
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The present study aimed to examine the utilization of time-saving devices by working and non-working women of Ludhiana city, with the objectives to study their existing time utilization patterns, possession and extent of use of time-saving devices, knowledge and attitude towards these devices, and recommendations for optimal use of time resources. A total of 160 respondents were selected using a random sampling technique, with an equal distribution of 80 working and 80 non-working women, who were interviewed using a pretested structured questionnaire. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The study revealed that the majority of respondents face significant time constraints due to their personal and professional responsibilities. Working women spent less time on household activities compared to non-working women, but possessed more timesaving devices and used them more frequently. The most common time-saving devices possessed by respondents were kitchen appliances, followed by clothing care devices and cleaning devices. Working women tend to use more electronic devices, such as microwave oven, rice cooker, vacuum cleaners, etc. while non-working women rely more on manually operated devices, such as pressure cooker, gas stove, grater, mortar & pestle, etc. The study also found that working women had more knowledge and a positive attitude towards timesaving devices compared to non-working women. Based on the findings, the study recommends measures to optimize the use of time resources by focusing on activities that consume a lot of time and to minimize the time spent on them, enhancing awareness of timesaving devices, increasing access to them, and promoting their effective utilization with a particular focus on least or never used devices. The study highlights the importance of time management for women and time-saving devices in managing time more effectively and achieving a better work-life balance and emphasizes the need for a supportive environment that fosters the optimal use of time resources
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Ruwndar, Joyhring (2023). Utilization of time saving devices by working and nonworking women of Ludhiana city (Unpublished M.Sc. thesis). Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.