The data shows the percentage of time adults who work spent across different activities in 1958 and 2008.
In summary, comparing the two years, while working hours increased considerably, sleeping time declined after half a century. There was only a minimal rise regarding time for sports and interests, however a significant drop in time for going out is noticeable. Time for traveling to work and relaxing at home rose by a small percentage compared to 1958.
In details, in 1958 working and sleeping hours were almost equal- 33% and 32%, however in fifty years adults slept a quarter of time, and their working hours accounted for 42% in 2008. Time for interests and sports comprised 6% in 1958 and 8% in 2008, making the tiniest difference through the period. Working class devoted almost one-fifth of their time on going out with family and friends in 1958, and in 2008 they spent only 6% of their time.
Traveling to work was the category that climbed from 2% to 8%. Likewise, relaxing at home accounted for 8% in 1958 and rose to 13% in 2008.
