Workplace ergonomics and quality of work life in academicians of higher education: an Indian perspective Online publication date: Mon, 20-Feb-2023
by Pankaj Agarwal; Vishal Sagar; Amar Kumar Mishra; Jitendra Chauhan
International Journal of Business Excellence (IJBEX), Vol. 29, No. 3, 2023
Abstract: Academicians cater to a professional group who probably experience musculoskeletal problems due to vivid reasons such as prolonged sitting and conducting research work, evaluation, lecture preparation, administrative tasks, spending long hours on computer/laptop, less physical activity, standing for hours taking lectures and continuous pressure of advancing in career. Although, there are various reasons for musculoskeletal disorders, ergonomics plays a pivotal role in increasing/decreasing it, effecting there QWL. Hence, this study intends to investigate the above relationship empirically. Data was gathered from academicians working in higher education institutions (HEIs) of Uttarakhand, a northern province of India. Results reveal direct positive association between workplace ergonomics and QWL. Even in the presence of mediating variable (work-related musculoskeletal disorders), the direct effect was found significant which means mediating effect is partial in nature.
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