Physical Activity and Employee Well-Being among Employees during The Covid-19 Pandemic in Jakarta

Novika Grasiaswaty; Qiftiyah Damiati Putri

doi:10.24854/jps.v12i2.4437

Authors

Novika Grasiaswaty Universitas YARSI, Indonesia; Adam Smith Business School University of Glasgow
Qiftiyah Damiati Putri Universitas YARSI

https://doi.org/10.24854/jps.v12i2.4437

Keywords:

physical activity, employee well-being, Indonesian, pandemic covid-19

Abstract

This study investigates the interrelation between physical activity and employee well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jakarta. Drawing on existing literature, which predominantly links physical activity to health outcomes, this research aims to explore its correlation with employee well-being. Utilizing the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Employee Well-Being (EWB) Scale, both translated into Indonesian, the study employed a correlation analysis to examine these dynamics. The findings indicate a statistically significant relationship between physical activity and employee well-being, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.205 (p < 0.05). This research contributes to the broader understanding of physical activity's impact, extending beyond mere health benefits to encompass employee well-being, thus offering valuable insights for workplace health promotion strategies during unprecedented times like during the pandemic Covid-19.

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