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Lorraine L Landais1, Judith G M Jelsma2, Idske R Dotinga2

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Office workers value health, but knowledge of sedentary behavior risks is superficial. Interventions should highlight health risks of sitting and short-term physical activity benefits to encourage behavior change.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Behavioral science
  • Public health

Background:

  • Office workers spend significant time sitting, increasing sedentary behavior.
  • Individual perspectives, including beliefs and values, influence choices regarding physical activity and sedentary behavior.
  • Understanding these perspectives is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore office workers' perspectives on physical activity and sedentary behavior.
  • To identify factors influencing behavioral choices related to physical activity and sedentary behavior in the workplace.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews with 16 Dutch office workers.
  • Participants used a sensitizing booklet to reflect on behavior and values prior to interviews.
  • Codebook thematic analysis of transcribed interviews.

Main Results:

  • Beliefs about health effects are specific for physical activity but superficial for sedentary behavior.
  • Health is a priority value, but social and work-related values are also prioritized.
  • Motivations for physical activity are linked to health values and short/long-term outcomes; attitudes and barriers vary by individual values and environment.

Conclusions:

  • Informing office workers about sedentary behavior risks and short/mid-term physical activity benefits (including mental health) can increase motivation.
  • Interventions should align physical activity with diverse personal values and support value-congruent choices.
  • Workplace environments should facilitate physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior.