Theirtime
Theirtime is a sociocultural concept describing the portion of a person's time that others expect or require them to devote to tasks, obligations, or interactions, especially in contexts shaped by digital technologies and networked communication. It frames time as a scarce resource governed by social norms and power dynamics.
The term, a heuristic rather than a formal theory, is used in discussions of boundaries, consent, and
In practice, theirtime can manifest when workplaces convey expectations to respond outside regular hours, or when
Debates around theirtime focus on boundaries and permissions: proponents argue that naming and analysing theirtime helps
See also: time management, work-life balance, boundaries, digital well-being.