Mixed-methods research of motivational processes in workers' adoption of healthy behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In occupational health, the maintenance and promotion of workers' health, especially lifestyle motivation-based interventions, have gained considerable attention and are actively implemented. Motivational theories include self-determination theory, and some studies focus on healthy lifestyles. However, the effectiveness of health promotion interventions varies depending on the health awareness and motivation of the participants. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the processes by which workers are motivated to improve their health and to identify the need for and type of support according to their motivation.

Methods

Using a mixed-research design, an initial questionnaire survey of 94 employees (mean age = 40.97 ± 9.65) at a multicenter company in Japan, follo

SUBMITTER: Ishii K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10880196 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature