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Ann Bygholm1,2, Lisbeth Kappelsgaard1
1Department of Communication and Psychology, Aalborg University, Denmark.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 22, 2019
Summary
Workplace initiatives to reduce sedentary work often fail due to busyness pressures. Supporting individual employee objectives through digital platforms can improve sustained engagement with activity tools.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Sedentary work is a significant public health concern.
- Workplaces implement initiatives like adjustable workstations and activity trackers to combat sedentary behavior.
- Initial employee enthusiasm for exercise tools often wanes quickly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore employee motivations for avoiding sedentary work.
- To identify challenges and opportunities for sustained use of workplace activity tools.
- To inform the design of digital platforms supporting reduced sedentary behavior.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving interviews with employees and decision-makers.
- Data collected from four diverse companies.
- Focus on understanding user experience with activity-promoting workplace initiatives.
Main Results:
- The primary challenge identified was the 'pressure of busyness'.
- Employee motivation for using activity tools stemmed from individual objectives.
- A decline in the use of exercise tools was observed after initial adoption.
Conclusions:
- Digital platforms should facilitate the formulation and pursuit of individual objectives to support sustained engagement.
- Addressing the 'pressure of busyness' is crucial for the success of sedentary work reduction initiatives.
- Personalized goal-setting within digital platforms can enhance the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs.
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