FLINT, Stuart, CRANK, Helen, TEW, Garry and TILL, Simon (2017). “It's not an obvious issue is it?” Office-based employees' perceptions of prolonged sitting at work: a qualitative study. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 59 (12), 1161-1165.
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Abstract
Objective, Current UK workplace health promotion guidance recommends that employers minimise sedentary behaviours but understanding the issues relating to prolonged workplace sitting has received little empirical attention. This study aimed to explore employees' perceptions of sitting time. Methods, Participants at a small to medium sized UK company were invited to join one of five focus groups. A framework analysis approach was used. Results, Self-reported mean estimate of occupational sitting time was 6.4 hours/day with a mean estimate of leisure time sitting 6.5 hours/non-work days. The study highlighted employees' lack of appreciation of the health risks associated with sedentary behaviour. Conclusions, This study has highlighted that in addition to personal determinants, the workplace environment and organisational culture have a key role in supporting employees' potential adoption of healthier sitting behaviour in the workplace. Keywords: Sitting, workplace, sedentary, health, qualitative
Item Type: | Article |
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Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: | Centre for Sport and Exercise Science |
Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000001130 |
Page Range: | 1161-1165 |
Depositing User: | Amanda Keeling |
Date Deposited: | 11 Aug 2017 15:48 |
Last Modified: | 18 Mar 2021 07:42 |
URI: | https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/16499 |
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