Issue 40 (2022) of the Costa Rican Journal of Social Work features a series of articles exploring time use and its impact on various social dimensions. Key topics include the conceptual framework of time-use surveys in Costa Rica, an analysis of the time use of female heads of households based on the National Time-Use Survey (2017), and reflections on work and time use. Additionally, the issue presents various reviews on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women's daily lives, households, education, and employment.