The economic recession has triggered changes in office workers' lifestyles by forcing them to reduce their late-night social activities, a survey targeting young and middle-aged workers has found. The survey was conducted by the Havo Preventive Medicine Institute to understand changes in lifestyles among local office workers over the past six months. The results of the survey, released Thursday, found that office workers have been more willing to participate in family activities and live a relatively healthier lifestyle since the recession hit, but they also continue to show disdain for exercise. The survey also showed that a growing number of people are choosing to stay at home after work. Some 40 percent of respondents said they are spending more time at home, mostly to surf the Internet and sleep, while neglecting to exercise. As for changes in eating habits in Taiwan, 20 percent to 30 percent of respondents say they eat more fruits and vegetables, eat out less and cook more at home. One-quarter of respondents said they are cutting back on unhealthy behavior, such as staying up late or going out. One in eight respondents who normally drink said they are drinking less and one in 15 smokers said they are smoking less, the survey found. The survey was conducted from April 15 to May 15. The male-female ratio was 40/60 and the average age of respondents was 36.7. The survey received 865 valid responses. 