This article takes a look at who is experiencing time pressure, and also what reasons people give for that time pressure.

Feelings of being rushed, stressed, harried or time pressured are prevalent across society, causing concern for how this experience of time impacts upon individuals' and family wellbeing. While we commonly associate such feelings with juggling the commitments of work and family, managing this work-family balance is not the only source. This article highlights that time pressure can occur at various stages of life, with particular pressures, such as full-time study or family demands, being more prominent among some groups than others.