Neue Publikation in Ergonomics in Design

Zusammenfassung (pre-proof):

Following Contextual Design, we identified motivational and social aspects, as well as environmental factors of desk-based office workplaces that contribute to sedentary behavior in the workplace. Through ten full-day work observations we gathered detailed qualitative data on why and when workers sit, unveiled tacit knowledge about habits and physical workplace layouts that favor prolonged sitting, complementing the mostly quantitative research done in the field. Developing social motivations for standing and walking, distribution of frequently used objects to require more walking as well as reducing the attractiveness of sitting turned out to be key drivers for reducing and interrupting sedentary behavior.

Löffler, D., Wallmann-Sperlich, B., Wan, J., Knött, J., Vogel, A., & Hurtienne, J. (in press). Opportunities for Standing Up: Office Ergonomics Driven by Contextual Design. Ergonomics in Design.