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Socioecological Factors Associated With Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Among Workers: Using the
Hye-Jin Kim1,2, Jina Choo2
1Catholic Kwandong University.
Workplace Health & Safety
|April 4, 2022
Summary
Workers' self-determined motivation, autonomy support, and workplace environment positively influenced leisure-time physical activity. These socioecological factors did not impact sitting time during work hours.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Physical inactivity is a significant global health issue.
- Increased automation has led to more sedentary work environments.
- This study investigates socioecological factors influencing worker physical activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between socioecological factors and physical activity/sedentary behavior in manufacturing workers.
- To apply the PRECEDE-PROCEED model's socioecological framework to workplace health.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 539 employees at a South Korean electronics plant.
- Measured physical activity (MET-min/week) and sitting time (min/day) using validated questionnaires.
- Assessed predisposing (self-determined motivation), reinforcing (autonomy support), and enabling (supportive workplace environment) factors.
Main Results:
- Self-determined motivation, autonomy support, and a supportive workplace environment were linked to higher leisure-time physical activity.
- These factors did not show a significant association with sitting time during working or non-working days.
Conclusions:
- Socioecological factors are significantly associated with leisure-time physical activity in workers.
- Findings support using a socioecological approach for workplace interventions to boost physical activity.
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