Activity Diversity and Income Levels in US Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Santos-Lozada Alexis, Lee Soomi
Primary Institution: The Pennsylvania State University
Hypothesis
Is activity diversity associated with family income and does this relationship vary by race/ethnicity?
Conclusion
Higher family income is linked to greater activity diversity, but this association is weaker for racial/ethnic minorities.
Supporting Evidence
- Individuals with greater activity diversity are happier and healthier.
- Higher income is associated with higher activity diversity.
- Racial/ethnic minorities reported earning less and engaging in less diverse activities compared to non-Hispanic whites.
Takeaway
People with more money tend to do a wider variety of activities, but this isn't as true for people from different racial or ethnic backgrounds.
Methodology
Data were analyzed from the American Time Use Survey using generalized linear models.
Limitations
The study excluded data from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 51% female and 37% racial/ethnic minorities, with an average age of 45.62.
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