Neubert, Sebastian FelixSebastian FelixNeubert0000-0001-7415-6583Bader, ChristophChristophBader0000-0002-8991-353XHanbury, Hugo AlexanderHugo AlexanderHanbury0000-0003-3443-2285Moser, StephanieStephanieMoser0000-0002-1564-447X2024-10-112024-10-112022https://boris-portal.unibe.ch/handle/20.500.12422/86741Working time reductions (WTR) are a promising strategy to foster both environmental behaviour and individual well-being. It is unclear, however, whether these possible effects are more likely due to reduced income or to more discretionary time. Moreover, prior studies have only tested the environmental effects of WTR cross-sectionally, and have only tested the well-being effects of WTR including wage compensations. We conducted a longitudinal three-wave study with Swiss employees, including one group who voluntarily reduced their working hours following the first questionnaire. Between-subject analysis suggested that decreased working time is associated with decreased GHG-related behaviours, and increased individual well-being. While the improved GHG-related behaviour is mainly due to reduced income, the well-being effects arise despite lower income. Analyses over time revealed that after reducing their working hours, participants reported increased well-being, more intent-related pro-environmental behaviour, less car commuting, and decreased clothing expenditures. However, no improvement was found regarding other GHG-related behaviours, which are strongly linked to income levels. Thus, reducing standard working time, and simultaneously reducing income, may be a promising strategy. However, voluntarily working a day less per week will probably not reach the full ecological potential of a societal-level WTR.enarticle10.48350/17203310.1016/j.jenvp.2022.101849