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Time-Use Surveys

Improving Measurement of Paid & Unpaid WORK

Activity Classifications National > Nigeria
1998 (Pilot) Time-use Study

Technical notes: This survey adapted the UN Trial ICATUS.
ICATUS
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2-digit classification
1 EMPLOYMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENTS
11 First Job or Employment
12 Second, Third and Other Jobs
  Government service, Wage labour (agriculture, construction, animal husdandry, portering, fuel gathering etc. when done for wages in cash or kind) , Trade (sale of food grains, dairy products and other food stuffs, livestock, manufacturing goods) , Hotel, tea-shop, beer house, store, Lending/borrowing, Medical and religious service (for wages).
13 Working in Apprenticeship, Internship and Related Postions
14 Short Breaks and Interruptions from Work
15 Seeking Employment and Related Activities
18 Travel To/From Work and Seeking Employment in Establishments
19 Employment in Establishments not Elsewhere Classified.
2 PRIMARY PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES NOT FOR ESTABLISHMENTS
21 Crop Farming and Market/Kitchen Gardening: Planting, Weeding, Harvesting, Picking, Agriculture, etc.
  Land preparation (ploughing, use of kodale, harrowing, beating clods, slash and burn), Terrace up keep and routine repair of irrigation channels, Collecting and preparing organic chemical fertilizer, carrying and spreading organic chemical fertilizer, Planting operations (seed bed preparation, sowing, transplanting) , Weeding, Irrigation Harvesting (bundling, drying crop residue, storing or bagging grain), Threshing and cleaning grain, Horticulture, Kitchen Gardening, Seed selection and storage, Guarding/protection of crops (in field and harvest) .
22 Tending Animals and Fish Farming (Herding, care and feeding of animals within compound, fooder collection, castration, breading, milking)
  Herding, Care & feeding of' animals within compound (Medical treatment, shoeing, . grooming), Fooder collection, Castration/Breeding, Shearing, Milking.
23 Hunting, Fishing, Gathering of Wild Products and Forestry
  Hunting wild animals, birds, Fishing Gathering of materials for craft production (hemp, hotels, bamboo, leaves, Collecting of medical herbs.
24 Digging, Stone Cutting, Splitting and Carving
25 Collecting Water
26 Purchase of Goods Used for and Sale of Outputs arising from these activities
28 Travel related to primary production activities (not for Establishments)
29 Primary Production Activities (not for establishments) not elsewhere classified.
3 SERVICES FOR INCOME AND OTHER PRODUCTION OF GOODS NOT FOR ESTABLISHMENTS*
31 Food Processing and Preservation Activities: Grain Processing, Butchering, Preserving, Curing, Preparation of Dairy Products
  Husking/drying grains, post husking, roasting, grinding, chiura making, oil, liguor making, food preservation (drying of meat and vegetables, pickle making), preparation of dairy products (ghee, curds).
32 Preparing and selling food and beverage preparation, baking, confectionery and related activities
33 Making and selling textile, leather and related craft: weaving knitting, sewing, shoe-making, tanning, products of wood, rope/basketry.
34 Building and extensions of dwelling: laying bricks, plastering, thatch, bamboo, roofing, maintaining and repairing buildings (own compound-or field, animal sheds and out-building), well digging, cutting glass, plumbing, painting, carpentering, electric wiring.
35 Petty trading, street/door-to-door vending, shoe-cleaning and others
36 Fitting, installing, tool setting, maintaining and repairing tools and machinery
37 Provision of services for income such as computer services, transport, hairdressing, cosmetic treatment, baby-sitting, massages, prostitution, making and repairing of tools.
38 Travel related to services for income and other production of goods (not for Establishments)
39 Services for income and other production of goods (not for Establishments) not elsewhere classified.
  * In each activity buying of inputs and selling the products are included. and may be disaggregated at the third digit level.
4 HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE, MANAGEMENT AND SHOPPING FOR OWN HOUSEHOLD
41 Cooking, making drinks, setting and serving tables
42 Cleaning and up keep of dwelling and surroundings, and plastering
43 Care of textiles: sorting, mending, washin9, ironing and ordering clothes and linen
44 Shopping for goods and non-personal services: Capital, goods, household appliances, equipment, food and various household supplies
45 Household management: planning, supervising, paying bills, etc
46 Do-it-yourself home improvements and maintenance, installation servicing and repair of personal and household goods
47 Pet care
48 Travel related to household maintenance, management and shopping
49 Household maintenance, management and shooping not elsewhere classified
5 CARE FOR CHILDREN, THE SICK, ELDERL Y AND DISABLE FOR OWN HOUSEHOLD
51 Physical care of children: washing, dressing, feeding
52 Teaching, training and instruction of own children
53 Accompanying children to places: school, sports, lessons, etc
54 Physical care of the sick, disabled, elderly household members; washing, dressing, feeding, helping
55 Accompanying adults to receive personal care services; such as hairdresser, therapy sessions, etc.
56 Supervising children and adults needing care
58 Travel related to care of children, the sick, elderly and disabled in the household
59 Care of children, the sick, elderly and disabled in the household not elsewhere classified.
6 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HELP TO OTHER HOUSEHOLDS
61 Community organised construction and repairs: building, roads, dams, well, etc.
62 Community organised: cooking for collective celebrations, etc.
63 Volunteering with for an organisation (which does not involve working directly for individuals)
64 Volunteer work through organisation extended directly to individuals and groups
65 Participation in meetings of local and informal groups/cast, tribes, professional associations, union, fraternal and political organisations
66 Involvement in civic and related responsibilities: voting, rallies, etc.
67 Informal help to other households
68 Travel related to community services
69 Community services not elsewhere classified
7 LEARNING
71 General Education: School/University Attendance
72 Studies; Homework and course review related to general education
73 Additional study, non-formal education and courses during free time
74 Work-related training
78 Travel related to learning
79 Learning not elsewhere classified
8 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
81 Participating in cultural activities, wedding, funerals, births and other celebrations
82 Participating in religious activities: church services, religious ceremonies, practices, rehearsals etc.
83 Socializing at home and outside the home
84 Arts, making music, hobbies and related courses:
85 Indoor and outdoor sports participation and related courses
86 Games and other pass-time activities
87 Spectator to sports, exhibitions/museums, cinema/theatre/concerts and other performances and events
88 Travel related to social, cultural and recreational activities
89 Social, cultural and recreational activities 11Ot elsewhere classified
9 MASS MEDIA USE
91 Reading
92 Watching television and video
93 Listening to music/radio
94 Accessing information by computing
95 Visiting Library
98 Travel related to mass media use and entertainment
99 Mass media use and entertainment not elsewhere classified
0 PERSONAL CARE AND SELF-MAINTENANCE
01 Sleep and related activities
02 Eating and drinking
03 Personal Hygiene and health
04 Receiving medical and personal care, from professionals and household members
05 Doing nothing, rest and relaxation
06 Individual religious practices and meditation
08 Travel related to personal care and self-maintenance
09 Personal care and self-maintenance not elsewhere classified
 

 

 

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