Refereed Publications

1. Wu, B. and Porell, F., Job characteristics and leisure physical activity, Journal of Aging and Health, vol. 12 no. 4 (November, 2000), pp. 538-559, Sage Publications, ISSN 0898-2643 [login.aspx], [doi]
   (last updated on 2011/01/19)

   Abstract:
   Examined the relationship of regular leisure physical activity and job-associated physical demands and stress of older workers. 6,433 full-time workers (aged 51--61 yrs) who were part of the 1992 Health and Retirement Study reported demographic characteristics, health and health attitudes, degree of physical activity participation, and job-related physical requirements and stress. Ss were classified as white- or blue-collar workers. Results show that white-collar Ss were more likely to engage in light physical activity. Blue-collar Ss tended to engage in more vigorous exercise. Education was associated with increased physical activity for both groups. Blue-collar Ss in more stressful jobs were more likely to engage in vigorous exercise, but white-collar Ss in more stressful jobs were not. (PsycINFO)

   Keywords:
   Blue Collar Workers • Exercise • Health and Retirement Study • Job Characteristics • Job Stress • Leisure Time • Occupational Stress • Physical Activity • Socioeconomic Factors • United States • White Collar Workers