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Consumer's Perceptions of The Quality of Employee Foodservice in Pusan City and Kyeung Nam Provinces -By the Consumers' Characteristics- (부산 경남지역 산업체급식소의 급식 평가 연구 -급식대상자를 중심으로-)

  • Lee, Myung-Hae;Lyu, Eun-Soon;Kang, Hyeon-Ju;Ryu, Kyung
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.409-420
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    • 1996
  • Consumer's perceptions of the qualities of food and food-related services were surveyed through questionnaires by 672 adults randomly selected from 20 industrial foodservice in Pusan and Kyeung Nam area. The results are as follows: 1) By age, the elderly group gaved the highest mean score not only for freshness and temperature among the food characteristics but also for cleanliness of dishes and materials of dishes among the food-related service. 2) By occupation, the white collar worker group gaved the highest mean score in all characteristics of food and food-related service than did the blue collar worker group. Especially for courtesy of employees, the mean rating given by the white collar worker group was 3.15/5.00, but by the blue collar worker group was 2.67/5.00. 3) Good appetitive group rated taste of food 3.15/5.00, quality of food vs. food price 3.17/5.00, and freshness 3.15/5.00. But poor appetitive group rated taste of food 2.44/5.00, quality of food vs. food price 2.65/5.00, and freshness 2.70/5.00. 4) Men agreed that the rice and soup were right in amount. And women responded that the rice was in a large amount and the soup was not enough. 5) The white collar worker group agreed that the rice, the soup, the side dish, and the kimchi were right in amount. However the blue collar worker group agreed that the rice was right in amount, the soup and the side dish were not enough, and the kimchi was in a large amount. For seasoning of food, the white collar worker group responded that the salty taste and the hotness were just right. But the blue collar worker group responded that the food was neither salty nor hot at all. 6) The taste of food was shown to be positively correlated (p<0.001) with various food item combinations, freshness of food, and the variety of cooking methods.

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Inter-and Intragenerational Occupational Mobility in Korea (도시취업자의 세대간 직업이동과 세대내 이동)

  • Hwang, Deok-soon
    • Journal of Labour Economics
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    • v.24 no.2
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    • pp.35-62
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    • 2001
  • Using panel data (KLIPS) we examine the relation between respondents' occupation and their fathers' occupation. We divide the urban employed into four subgroups according to their occupation: employer, self-employed, white collar worker and blue collar worker. We find that the effects of fathers' occupation on respondents' occupation are mediated by the level of respondents' education. The effects of respondents' initial occupation on their current occupation are also significant. In terms of the extent of mobility, we can rank the occupational groups as follows: employer, upper layer of self-employed, white collar worker, lower layer of self-employed and blue collar. In order to encourage occupational mobility, we should level the opportunity of education among different occupational groups.

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Establishment of standards for evaluation of health related fitness according to the working styles of male manufacturing workers (남성 제조업 근로자의 근무형태에 따른 건강 체력 평가기준 설정)

  • Ka, Sung-Soon;Lee, Gyu-Seung
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.18 no.8
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    • pp.190-199
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study is to propose the standard of health-related fitness evaluation according to the working styles of male manufacturing workers. The subjects were 15,329 male manufacturing workers aged from 40 to 59 years old who had taken a health-related fitness test by K Institution. Health-related fitness components are cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. We measured Vo2max, grip strength, sit-up, trunk flexion forward, and body fat percentage to ascertain each component. Data were analyzed with Two-way ANOVA, T-test, One-way ANOVA(Scheffe) and Percentile using SPSS version 18.0 program. The analysis results are as follows. First, the health-related fitness of manufacturing workers varied significantly according to their working styles(maximum oxygen uptake : F=88.67(p<.001), grip strength : F=20.09(p<.001), sit-up : F=42.06(p<.001), trunk flexion forward : F=69.44(p<.001), body fat percentage : F=136.75(p<.001)).Therefore, the evaluation standard was set based on the percentile of health fitness items. Second, the average Vo2max, grip strength, and trunk flexion forward of blue-collar workers were higher than those of white-collar workers at all ages. On the other hand, the average sit-up and body fat percentage of white-collar workers were higher than those of blue-collar workers at all ages. Third, these evaluation criteria differed greatly when compared with the results of the National Physical Fitness Survey. Therefore, we have confirmed that the evaluation criteria should be applied differently according to the working style of a worker when evaluating his health-related fitness.

A Study on the Differences in Self-perceived Oral Health Levels in Workers at Seoul-Inchon Area (경인지역 근로자의 자기평가 구강건강수준 인식에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Sook-Hyang;Hong, Min-Hee
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.12 no.12
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    • pp.5692-5699
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    • 2011
  • This study aims to determine potential differences in self-perceived oral health levels between blue-collar and white-collar workers. It is based upon questionnaire survey data dating from Mar. 1 to 30, 2011. All the data collected from 200 blue-collar workers and 100 white-collar worker was analyzed using statistical tools like SPSS ver. 19.0. Self-perceived oral health levels were analysed across three sub-factors - physical, psycho-social, and psychological factors - which were confirmed through factor analysis. The psycho-social factor was statistically significant for age and shift work. Self-perceived oral health levels across the three factors were quantitatively correlated except for psychological factors in blue-collar workers. The study found that occupational group affects workers' self-perceived oral health level. The explanatory power of these 4 variables total 51% in blue-collar group. In case of white-collar group, it was found one variable total 30%. Since oral health levels differ between blue-collar and white-collar workers, oral health promotion projects should differentiate between the two groups, and workers with an interest in their tooth for the prevention, yet negligent act because it will keep your personal oral health care in the prevention-oriented oral health promotion.

Factors Influencing Health Promoting Behaviour according to the Type A/B Personality of White Collar Workers (사무직 근로자의 A, B형 성격유형에 따른 건강증진행위에 영향을 미치는 요인 비교)

  • Choi, Jin Yi;Park, Young Mi
    • Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.305-313
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    • 2013
  • Purpose: The study was done to identify factors influencing health promoting behaviour in office workers according to the type A/B personality. Methods: The data were collected by questionnaires from 249 workers in Seoul and Gyung-gi province. Measures were a health promoting behaviour, the type of personality, self-esteem, perceived health status, social support, and job stress. The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients, t-test, and stepwise multiple regression with SPSS/WIN 15.0 version. Results: This study suggests that A type office workers have a little lower degree in health promoting behaviour, self-esteem, social support and have a higher degree in perceived health status, perceived symptoms and job stress than those of B type office workers. The factors which influence A type office workers on health promoting behaviour are social support, perceived health status and self-esteem, which accounted for 40.2% of the variance and those of B type office workers, self-esteem and perceived health status accounted for 24.5%. Conclusion: It needs to develop and operate self-management program for health maintenance and promotion for the type A/B personality White Collar Workers.

Evaluation of Job Type-related Life Style and Stress in the Industrial Workers (산업장 근로자의 직종별 생활습관과 스트레스의 평가)

  • Han Jong-Min;Kwon So-Hee;Jung Hae-Kyoung;Kang Hong-Gu;Song Yung-sun;Lee Ki-Nam
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.47-58
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    • 2004
  • This study was conducted to evaluated the degree of job-related life style and stress of industrial workers to present fundamental materials of preventive oriental medicine. The medical examination with oriental medicine method was performed from October 14 to November 1, 2002 for the 474 industrial workers and general characters, life style and Psychosocial Well-being Index(PWI) were collected by using self-recording type questionnaire. The results were as follows; 1) All 474 of subjects were male, job type was distributed into technician, 37.8% of them, white collar worker, blue collar worker, research worker in an orderly fashion. 2) As a result of comparison between the job types in general characters, research worker group was the highest in education level, above 10 years group in employee duration and 1.5-2.99 million won group in monthly income was the largest group in all job type and the distribution was significantly different. 3) Analyzing the difference in life style according to the job type shows that significantly highest prevalence of drinking alcohol was found in blue collar workers, they drank alcohol 2-4 times a week and that workers did not smoke in all group of job type and the prevalence of exercise was significantly high in less than 1 time a week. 4) Analyzing the difference in the degree of stress according to the job type shows that blue collar worker group had the highest score in Factor 1, Factor 4 fields, technician group had the highest score in Factor 2 field and the differences were significant. Considering above results, the present study shows that there are difference in life style and stress according to the job type in industrial workers and that health management according to job type must be required to improve health condition and to prevent disease of industrial workers in the future.

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The Effects of Horticulture Activity Caring Program on Stress, Depression, Blood Glucose, Lipids for Major Company White-Collar Workers.: A Randomized Controlled Trial (대기업 사무직 근로자에게 적용한 원예활동 프로그램이 스트레스, 우울, 혈당, 혈중 지질 등에 미치는 효과: 무작위 대조군 연구)

  • Cha, Hyun-su;Lee, Sook
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.19 no.10
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    • pp.231-242
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    • 2018
  • This study was performed to determine the effects on psychological and physiological variables of Horticulture Activity Caring Program for major company white-collar workers. Fifty three White-collar Workers participated in study. They were assigned to two groups (experimental group and control group) in random order. Random order is used Excel 2010 program RAND function of Microsoft. During the eight-week trial, the experimental group was treated with Horticulture Activity Caring Program weekly for 90 minute per session. The control group wasn't treated. Measurements of variables (stress, depression, blood glucose, total cholesterol, HDL-C, and LDL-C) were performed at weeks 0 and 8 for all participant. Changes in variables were calculated from baseline to trial completion. The data were collected from July to September 2014. SPSS 21.0 was used for the statistical analysis. : Horticulture Activity Caring Program had positive effects on depression (z=-4.57, p< .000). Conclusion of the study suggest the Horticulture Activity Caring Program may have positive effects on improving depression. We expect that the Horticulture Activity Caring Program will become a complementary and alternative therapy of mental health promotion for the white collar workers.

Occupational Injuries in Korea : A Comparison of Blue-Collar and White-Collar Worker's Rates and Underreporting (특집 - 제2회 산업보건학술제 수상 논문 - 한국의 산업재해 : 사무직과 생산직 근로자의 손상률 비교와 낮은 산재 보고율 -)

  • Won, Jong-Uk
    • 월간산업보건
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    • s.260
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    • pp.69-81
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    • 2009
  • $\bullet$ 목적 본 연구는 한국의 생산직 근로자와 사무직 근로자의 직업성 손상 및 질환의 차이를 비교하고 산재보고 축소(underreporting)의 규모를 추정하고자 수행되었다. $\bullet$ 방법 한국의 경인지역에서 구축된 근로자 건강진단 수진자 코호트와 1999-2001년 사이에 재직 중이었던 근로자의 건강보험 청구자료를 이용하였다. 근로자의 직무내용과 건강진단의 종류(특수건강진단 및 일반건강진단)로 사무직과 생산직 근로자로 구분하였으며, 이들 사이의 근골격계질환과 손상 및 중독에 해당하는 건강보험 이용률의 차이를 신고되지 않은 산재로 추정하였다. 이를 바탕으로 도수율, 산재발생률 및 재해율을 계산하였다. $\bullet$ 결과 생산직 근로자는 사무직 근로자보다 100 인년 당 3.47건 더 높은 건강보험이용률을 보였다. 이를 토대로 추정한 한국의 도수율은 12.57-18.1, 재해율은 2.74-3.29, 산재발생률은 3.62-5.44이었다. $\bullet$ 결론 한국 제조업의 산재발생률은 공식적인 통계보다 2-3배 더 높을 것으로 추정되지만, 연구의 제한점을 고려하여 이해할 필요가 있다.

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A Study on the Actual Condition for Portion Control of Meal Served by Food Service Operation (단체급식소에서 제공되는 음식의 적정분량 설정에 관한 연구(II) - 산업체급식소와 대학기숙사 급식소를 대상으로 -)

  • Kim, Heh-Young;Kim, Choon-Mae;Ko, Sung-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.79-86
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    • 1997
  • Well-balanced meal is very important in its quantity and quality. Especially on the quantity field it becomes difficult for a foodservice operation to decide proper portion for individuals uniformly. These study was focused to setting up a proper portion by each food service operation. The results obtained were: 1. Individual consumption size from dormitory food service of college: cooked rice 282 g, soups 161 g, pot stewes 162 g, stir fries 53 g, stews 32 g, kimchies 47 g, fresh and boiled salads 43 g, one course dishies 477 g, pan broiles 44 g, meunieres 124 g. Individual consumption size from industry foodservice (white collar worker): cooked rices 228 g, soups 205 g, pot stewes 251 g, stir fries 20 g, stewes 76 g, kimchies 57 g, fresh and boiled salads 36 g, one course dishies 423 g, pan broiles 63 g, meunieres 38 g. 2. Proper portion of meal based on a statistical data is as follows: at college foodservice - cooked rices $280{\sim}290$ g, soups $155{\sim}170$ g, pot stewes 170 g, stir fries 60 g, stewes 35 g, kimchies $40{\sim}60$ g, fresh and boiled salads 50 g, one course dishies 480 g, pan broiles 50 g, meunieres 130 g and at industry foodservice (white collar worker) - cooked rices $220{\sim}250$ g, soups 210 g, pot stewes 250 g, stir fries 20 g, stewes 80 g, kimchies 60 g, fresh and boiled salads 40 g, one course dishies 430 g, pan broiles 70 g, meunieres 40 g.

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Association between body composition parameters and non-specific low back pain in sedentary workers

  • Kim, Wondeuk;Park, Dongchun;Shin, Doochul
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.64-68
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    • 2021
  • Objective: In clinical practice, there are a lot of exercise to reduce body weight or reduce the amount of body fat in order to solve back pain. However, many studies have contradicted the relationship between back pain and weight or body fat mass. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between fat mass, body mass index and low back pain of office worker. Design: Crossed-sectional study Methods: Among the white-collar workers diagnosed with non-specific back pain by doctors, subjects who were not included in the exclusion criteria were selected to measure the subject's body fat mass, body mass index, pain intensity, and disability index due to back pain. The NPRS was used for the intensity of back pain of office workers, and the ODI was used for the degree of disability due to back pain. A body composition analyzer was used to measure the body fat mass and body mass index of white-collar workers. Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups in the comparison between the normal group and the excessive group according to the criteria of fat mass and body mass index. In the correlation analysis of fat mass, body mass index, pain intensity, and disability index, it was found that there was a significant correlation between fat mass and body mass index. However, neither fat mass nor body mass index had a significant correlation with pain intensity and disability index. Conclusions: The fat mass and body mass index of office worker do not affect low back pain.