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The interplay of ergonomic risk factor and lifestyle factors on Potter’s well-being and work fatigue in Magelang’s tourism village

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Informal sector workers face high risk exposure combined with low social protection coverage, placing a significant portion of these workers in a highly vulnerable situation. Pottery crafting activities, in general, involve monotonous and repetitive work. Therefore, this research was conducted to examine the influence of ergonomic and lifestyle factors on work fatigue and well-being. METHODS: This study employed a quantitative methods for the identification and assessment of ergonomic factors, lifestyle, and their effects on work fatigue and well-being. The study sample consisted of pottery craftsmen in Karanganyar Village, Magelang, selected through simple random sampling calculations. Data analysis was performed using SmartPLS-SEM (Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling). RESULTS: Based on hypothesis testing results, it was found that there was an influence of ergonomic risk factor on work fatigue (p-values: 0.165) and an influence of ergonomic risk factor on well-being (p-values: 0.604). There was also an influence of lifestyle on work fatigue (p-values: 0.000) and an influence of lifestyle on well-being (p-values: 0.005). CONCLUSION: This study concluded that ergonomic risk factor and lifestyle had an impact on well-being, while neither of them significantly affected work fatigue.

Source: BMC Public Health

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-22780-7

Authors: Indriati Paskarini, Endang Dwiyanti, Mahmudah Mahmudah, Widarjanto Widarjanto, Shani Agung Nugroho, Dayinta Annisa Syaiful

Institutions: Universitas Airlangga, Griffith University

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Health and Safety Management

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,290