The Influence of Indoor Environmental Quality Factors on Employee Behavioral Health in Office Settings

Subject Areas : Human power productivity and empowerment

seyedeh faezeh eftekhari ¹ , Azadeh Shahcheraghi ² , Fariborz Dolat Abadi ³

1 - Department of Architecture, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 - Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, science and research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
3 - Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Architecture, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Received: 2024-09-14 Accepted : 2024-10-19 Published : 2024-11-05

Keywords: indoor environment quality, behavioral health, office settings,

Abstract :

Background and purpose: Office workers typically occupy their workspaces for over 50% of the standard workday, making it crucial to ensure an environment that promotes both physical and psychological well-being. This research aims to analyze the impact of various internal environmental quality factors on employee health and behavioral outcomes within office settings.

Research method: The qualitative component of the study focused on specialists in architectural engineering and professional health engineering. In the quantitative component, the study population comprised all administrative employees working within districts 7 and 8 of the Karaj city municipality. Utilizing Cochran's formula, a sample of 244 individuals was selected through simple random sampling, and a questionnaire was subsequently administered to them. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS software, employing Spearman's correlation coefficient, while the final model was analyzed using AMOS software.

Findings: The findings indicate a direct correlation between environmental characteristics and employee health, suggesting that the neglect of environmental comfort factors in the workplace adversely affects employee health behaviors.

Conclusion: This study demonstrates the impact of the quality of the working environment on employee health, behavior, prosperity, and well-being. It aims to enhance human resource capabilities and improve performance within office settings.

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