2024 Volume 80 Issue 5 Article ID: 22-00364
Using the results of a questionnaire survey of residents in Okayama, Japan, this study creates indicators of ways of working based on occupations, commute patterns and workplaces. The relationships of the indicators with areas of residence based on classifications of urban form and time spent on daily activities are further analysed and discussed. The results show that those with a "home-based" way of working displayed a life built completely in their homes and an emphasis on private activities and the ability to work freely, thus illustrating a wide range of lifestyles among residents. Furthermore, residents with a "diverse" way of working tended to spend time on both work on weekdays and private activities on day-offs instead of other essential activities (e.g., eating, sleeping, having a shower/bath), with some commuting with a low frequency or working without having to leave their homes.
