The role of anticipated time pressure in activity scheduling |
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Authors: | Gärling Tommy Gillholm Robert Montgomery William |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, Göteborg University, P.O. Box 500, SE-40530 Göteberg, Sweden |
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Abstract: | In the present article we focus on the cost or disutility of engaging in activities arising from the time pressure people frequently experience when they have committed themselves to perform too many activities in a limited amount of time. Specifically, we propose that anticipated time pressure increases the likelihood of two types of planning, one short-term and the other long-term encompassing different strategies for eliminating or deferring activities. In addition, we discuss several behaviorally realistic such strategies. It is assumed that strategies differ depending on whether an activity satisfies physiological needs, is performed because of institutional requirements or social obligations, or is performed because of psychological or social motives. Strategies are also assumed to differ depending on the degree to which planning is feasible. Computer simulations of available activity data are presented to illustrate consequences of the different strategies on time pressure and activity agendas. |
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Keywords: | activity scheduling computer simulation time pressure |
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