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Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity
Published on: March 7, 2019
Examining the relationship between psychosocial working conditions, physical work demands, and leisure time physical
Sara Morassaei1, Peter M Smith
1Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. smorassaei@iwh.on.ca
Objective:
To examine the effects of psychosocial working conditions and physical work demands on leisure time physical activity (LTPA).
Methods:
Using path analysis, direct and indirect effects of self-reported working conditions on LTPA levels were assessed in a representative sample of 4167 workers from the 2000 to 2001 Canadian National Population Health Survey.
Results:
Higher levels of skill discretion and decision latitude were associated with higher LTPA. Physical work demands had opposite effects among men versus women, and skill discretion had a stronger effect among women than among men. Job security had a stronger effect on older workers and those without children younger than 13 years.
Conclusions:
The results support the influence of the work environment on LTPA and suggest that certain work conditions should be targeted in future interventions seeking to impact participation in physical activity.
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