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Workplace movement: a qualitative study on office workers’ beliefs
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Workplace movement: a qualitative study on office workers’ beliefs

Kailas Jenkins, Jena Buchan, Ryan E. Rhodes and Kyra Hamilton
Australian journal of psychology, Vol.76(1), 2341695
2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2024.2341695
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Abstract

office workplace physical activity qualitative Sedentary behaviour Workplace wellbeing and quality of working life Occupational and workplace health and safety Health promotion Behaviour and health Health education and promotion Determinants of health
Objective Physical inactivity and long hours being sedentary are well documented as behaviours that contribute to ill health. Such behaviours are prevalent among office workers, who are at risk of diseases like metabolic dysfunction, reduced bone mineral density and heart disease. Using a theory of planned behaviour belief-based approach, the current paper qualitatively explores the behavioural, normative and control beliefs held by sedentary office workers towards physical activity within the work environment. Method Participants included 43 full-time office workers, who self-report as having a highly sedentary job and work from either a commercial office, home office, or a combination. The study used a semi-structured interview design following the theory of planned behaviour belief elicitation guidelines, and data analysed using a theoretical thematic analysis approach. Results Participants reported advantages of stress relief, improved focus and productivity and increased positive mood with moving. Disadvantages included feelings of guilt and frustration due to work disruptions from moving more. Mixed reports for others’ approval and disapproval were identified. Office layout was a commonly identified facilitator of workplace movement, with job restrictions identified as a common barrier. Conclusions Findings highlight the importance of workplace culture, organisational support and office layout as key considerations for future interventionalists.

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