Computer users’ ergonomics and quality of life – evidence from a developing country

ABSTRACT

This study is aimed at investigating the quality of workplace ergonomics at various Pakistani organizations and quality of life of computer users working in these organizations. Two hundred and thirty-five computer users (only those employees who have to do most of their job tasks on computer or laptop, and at their office) responded by filling the questionnaire covering questions on workplace ergonomics and quality of life. Findings of the study revealed the ergonomics at those organizations was poor and unfavourable. The quality of life (both physical and mental health of the employees) of respondents was poor for employees who had unfavourable ergonomic environment. The findings thus highlight an important issue prevalent at Pakistani work settings.

KEYWORDS:

• Computer users
• ergonomics
• mental health
• physical health
• quality of life

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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Funding

University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.