Postpandemic Sedentery Behavior and Physical Activity Among IT Workers

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• Personal Author:
  Park, Sungwon ; Wipfli, Bradley ; Zhao, Li ; Veliz, Philip ; Chen, Weiyun ; Rosemberg, Marie-Anne S. ; Larson, Janet L.
• Description:
  Objective: We assessed postpandemic work arrangements among information technology (IT) workers at high risk for sedentary behavior (SB) and insufficient physical activity (PA), and examined factors influencing both SB and PA. Methods: A cross-sectional, mixed-methods study collected data from 80 IT workers between November 2023 and April 2024. Accelerometry and survey data for both SB and PA were analyzed using descriptive statistics and negative binomial regression; qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. Results: Participants averaged 10.76 hours of SB, including 3.72 hours in prolonged SB, 221 minutes of light PA, and 21 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous PA per day. Hybrid workers were more sedentary than other groups. Individual perceptions and workplace social support were influencing factors. Conclusions: Hybrid IT workers need targeted interventions employing multilevel strategies, including behavioral education and supportive work environments.
• Subjects:
  Information Technology Occupational Health Safety Sedentery Behavior
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Information Technology; Occupational Groups; Teleworking; Exercise; Sedentary Behavior; Accelerometry Work Arrangements; Sedentary Lifestyle; Physical Exercise; Activity Levels; Cross Sectional Studies; Behavior;
• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Michigan ; California ; Oregon ; Chicago Region [OSHA] ; San Francisco Region [OSHA]
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  7 pdf pages
• Volume:
  68
• Issue:
  3
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20071156
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2026 Mar; 68(3):241-247
• Email:
  sungwonpark@sonnet.ucla.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2026
• Performing Organization:
  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• End Date:
  20280630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:beeb27d080ca4a6072e33e48b246d682c4f15fb9646458f1c96bfb0949fa18cfc10cb8248e358777b6b05ef5a4ed1d663742567541deefea7464f1f5b3813c72
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/257923/cdc_257923_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 242.88 KB ]