Publication: Evaluating employees’ perceptions of non-monetary incentives in workplace-based weight loss programs
| dc.contributor.author | Oliveira-Barbosa, Adriana Aparecida de | |
| dc.contributor.author | Pinheiro-Fernandes, Anna Christina | |
| dc.contributor.author | Quintiliano Scarpelli, Daiana | |
| dc.contributor.author | Marques de Oliveira, María Rita | |
| dc.contributor.author | Belmar Prieto, Julieta | |
| dc.contributor.author | Masferrer Riquelme, Dominique | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-08-06T20:23:18Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-08-06T20:23:18Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study investigated Chilean employees expectations, perceptions of acceptability, and beliefs about the potential effectiveness of non-monetary incentives in workplace weight loss programs. Eighty-six employees with overweight and sedentary occupations from six Chilean companies partici- pated in 16 focus groups as part of a descriptive qualitative study. The content analysis, grounded in Self-Determination Theory, revealed eight catego- ries grouped into three overarching themes: 1) Beliefs and challenges regarding healthy habits and body weight. 2) Workplace structure, environment, and culture. 3) The use of non-monetary incentives to promote healthy behaviors at work. While participants appreciated the non-monetary incentives, these were not enough to overcome the psychological, emotional, and structural barriers to adopting healthier lifestyles. Non-monetary incentives that provided additional spare time, particularly for family, were the most appreciated by participants; nevertheless, organizational constraints restrict the use of these incentives in workplace weight loss initiatives. In conclusion, although non-monetary incentives were identified as a strategy to promote healthier lifestyles, their success is dependent on implementing structural and cultural modifications in the work environment. A comprehensive strat- egy that considers both individual and organizational factors is needed to promote sustainable healthy habits. | |
| dc.description.version | Versión publicada | |
| dc.format.extent | 10 p. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | De Oliveira-Barbosa, A. A., Pinheiro-Fernandes, A. C., Quintiliano Scarpelli, D., Marques De Oliveira, M. R., Belmar Prieto, J., & Masferrer Riquelme, D. (2025). Evaluating employees’ perceptions of non-monetary incentives in workplace-based weight loss programs. Revista chilena de nutrición, 52(6), 388-397. https://doi.org/10.64159/RCHNUT-52-6-2 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.64159/RCHNUT-52-6-2 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11447/10975 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.rights | Atribución-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 3.0 Chile (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 CL) | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/cl/ | |
| dc.subject | Occupational health and safety programs | |
| dc.subject | Health promotion | |
| dc.subject | Qualitative research methods | |
| dc.subject | Workers’ compensation | |
| dc.subject | Behavioral | |
| dc.title | Evaluating employees’ perceptions of non-monetary incentives in workplace-based weight loss programs | |
| dc.title.alternative | Evaluación de las percepciones de trabajadores respecto al uso de incentivos no monetarios en programas de pérdida de peso implementados en lugares de trabajo | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| dcterms.accessRights | Acceso abierto | |
| dcterms.source | Revista Chilena de Nutrición | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication |