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Physical Activity And Bullying In Adolescents With Overweight And Obesity

Acute periods of sedentary behavior, particularly uninterrupted sitting, can negatively affect physiological outcomes (e.g., reduction in blood flow, endothelial dysfunction, and arterial stiffness) related to cardiovascular disease development. This is of importance, given that many occupations require their employees to sit for extended periods of time (i.e., 6-8 hours). For example, evidence suggests that university employees spend a majority of their time sitting; however, little is known about the relationship between sedentary behavior and work engagement in this population. PURPOSE: To determine the relation between occupational sitting and work engagement among university employees. METHODS: Participants included 103 university employees (mean age 48.5±10.4 years, 80% female, 77% staff), who completed an online survey based on the Utrecht Work Engagement Survey (UWES) and the Occupational Sitting and Physical Activity Questionnaire (OSPAQ). The UWES assessed elements of work engagement (vigor, absorption, dedication) and workplace well-being. The OSPAQ assessed time spent sitting, standing, walking, and in heavy labor during a typical workday in the previous 7 days. RESULTS: Compared to staff members, faculty members self-reported less time seated during the workday (373.8±109.7 min/day vs. 321.1±97.3 min/day, p=0.03). Elements of work engagement were comparable among faculty and staff members (vigor: p=0.44; absorption: p=0.68; dedication: p=0.71). After adjusting for covariates, associations of work engagement with occupational sitting were not significant. CONCLUSIONS: These pilot findings suggest that university staff members tend to engage in more occupational sitting compared to faculty members. However, being absorbed and engaged at work is not associated with occupational sitting.