More than an apple: Better lunch enhances bus drivers’ work performance and well-being
This study aims to seek affordable solutions to help bus drivers reach their health goals and improve work performance. Guided by Herzberg’s motivation theory and self-determination theory, the study investigates ways of reducing the psychological risks bus drivers face by conducting an experiment among them in Shenzhen, China. During the experiment, a serving of fresh fruit (e.g., an apple or a banana) was added to their lunch for 3 weeks. The enhanced lunch helped improve work performance and well-being. Specifically, eating an extra apple or banana was found to reduce depression, and improve self-efficacy and traffic safety. The results indicate that bus drivers could be motivated to work harder as a response to small attention paid to them. This research contributes to a better understanding of food impact on work performance and well-being. It also makes a theoretical contribution to the debate on how hygiene factors may alter job performance.
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- © 2020 Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB) 2020. Abstract reprinted with permission of Taylor & Francis.
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Authors:
- Zhong, Bu
- Wang, Xiaohua
- Yang, Fan
- Publication Date: 2021-7
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: References;
- Pagination: pp 874-883
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Serial:
- International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
- Volume: 27
- Issue Number: 3
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis
- ISSN: 1080-3548
- Serial URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/tose20
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bus drivers; Driver performance; Food; Occupational safety; Psychological aspects; Working conditions
- Geographic Terms: Shenzhen (China)
- Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01854250
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Aug 10 2022 4:38PM