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Workplace movement: a qualitative study on office workers' beliefs
Kailas Jenkins1,2, Jena Buchan3, Ryan E Rhodes4
1School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Mt Gravatt, Australia.
Australian Journal of Psychology
|July 16, 2025
Summary
Sedentary office workers perceive benefits like stress relief but face barriers such as work disruptions. Interventions should consider workplace culture, support, and office layout to promote physical activity.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Physical inactivity and prolonged sedentary behavior are linked to adverse health outcomes, including metabolic dysfunction, reduced bone mineral density, and cardiovascular disease.
- Office workers commonly exhibit sedentary behaviors, increasing their risk for these chronic conditions.
- Understanding the beliefs influencing physical activity in the workplace is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively explore the behavioral, normative, and control beliefs of sedentary office workers regarding physical activity within their work environment.
- To apply a theory of planned behavior belief-based approach to understand facilitators and barriers to workplace physical activity.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study involving 43 full-time office workers with sedentary jobs.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted following theory of planned behavior belief elicitation guidelines.
- Data were analyzed using a theoretical thematic analysis approach.
Main Results:
- Participants identified advantages of physical activity, such as stress relief, improved focus, and enhanced mood.
- Disadvantages included feelings of guilt and frustration due to work disruptions.
- Office layout emerged as a key facilitator, while job restrictions were common barriers.
Conclusions:
- Workplace culture, organizational support, and office design are critical factors for promoting physical activity among office workers.
- Future interventions should address these elements to effectively encourage movement in the workplace.
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