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Time Use Variables

Table 25 lists derived time use variables which combine the hours and minutes spent in a week on various activities.

Table 25: Derived time use variables

Variable	Description
_LSEMP	DV: Combined hrs/mins per week - Paid employment
_LSCOM	DV: Combined hrs/mins per week - Travelling to/from paid employment
_LSERR	DV: Combined hrs/mins per week - Household errands
_LSHW	DV: Combined hrs/mins per week - Housework
_LSOD	DV: Combined hrs/mins per week - Outdoor tasks
_LSCHD	DV: Combined hrs/mins per week - Playing with your children
_LSOCD	DV: Combined hrs/mins per week - Playing with other peoples children
_LSVOL	DV: Combined hrs/mins per week - Volunteer/Charity work
_LSCAR	DV: Combined hrs/mins per week - Caring for disabled/elderly relative

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