Sara Morassaei1, Peter M Smith. 1. Institute for Work & Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. smorassaei@iwh.on.ca
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of psychosocial working conditions and physical work demands on leisure time physical activity (LTPA). METHODS: Using path analysis, direct and indirect effects of self-reported working conditions on LTPA levels were assessed in a representative sample of 4167 workers from the 2000 to 2001 Canadian National Population Health Survey. RESULTS: Higher levels of skill discretion and decision latitude were associated with higher LTPA. Physical work demands had opposite effects among men versus women, and skill discretion had a stronger effect among women than among men. Job security had a stronger effect on older workers and those without children younger than 13 years. CONCLUSIONS: The results support the influence of the work environment on LTPA and suggest that certain work conditions should be targeted in future interventions seeking to impact participation in physical activity.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of psychosocial working conditions and physical work demands on leisure time physical activity (LTPA). METHODS: Using path analysis, direct and indirect effects of self-reported working conditions on LTPA levels were assessed in a representative sample of 4167 workers from the 2000 to 2001 Canadian National Population Health Survey. RESULTS: Higher levels of skill discretion and decision latitude were associated with higher LTPA. Physical work demands had opposite effects among men versus women, and skill discretion had a stronger effect among women than among men. Job security had a stronger effect on older workers and those without children younger than 13 years. CONCLUSIONS: The results support the influence of the work environment on LTPA and suggest that certain work conditions should be targeted in future interventions seeking to impact participation in physical activity.
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