Oliveira-Barbosa, Adriana Aparecida dePinheiro-Fernandes, Anna ChristinaQuintiliano Scarpelli, DaianaMarques de Oliveira, María RitaBelmar Prieto, JulietaMasferrer Riquelme, Dominique2026-08-062026-08-062025De 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-52-6-2https://hdl.handle.net/11447/10975This 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.10 p.enAtribución-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 3.0 Chile (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 CL)Occupational health and safety programsHealth promotionQualitative research methodsWorkers’ compensationBehavioralArticlehttps://doi.org/10.64159/RCHNUT-52-6-2