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Women, work and computers.

G Bradley1

  • 1Department of Sociology, Stockholm University, Sweden.

Women & Health
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Computerization in the workplace introduces social and health concerns. This study examines these issues and offers recommendations for worker well-being, especially for women.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Sociology of Work
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • The integration of computers into the workplace presents novel challenges.
  • These challenges impact work organization, the work environment, and social and health aspects.
  • Understanding these effects is crucial for employee well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and delineate the social and health issues arising from workplace computerization.
  • To describe existing governmental and private initiatives addressing these issues.
  • To propose recommendations for maximizing worker health and well-being, focusing on women's needs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of social and health issues related to computerization.
  • Description of governmental and private sector initiatives.

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  • Presentation of findings from the RAM project on computerization and the psychosocial work environment.

    • Main Results:

    • The introduction of computers raises significant social and health concerns.
    • Various initiatives are underway to mitigate adverse effects.
    • The RAM project provides data on the psychosocial impact of computerization.

    Conclusions:

    • Workplace computerization necessitates proactive strategies to safeguard worker health.
    • Future programs should prioritize worker well-being, with specific attention to gender-specific needs.
    • Addressing the psychosocial environment is key to successful computer integration.