Ergonomic Policies and Emotional Well-Being of Indonesian Lecturers in the Digital Era: A Mixed-Methods Study Using Macroergonomic and Socio-Engineering Frameworks

The rapid digitalization of higher education in Indonesia has transformed teaching practices but also presents serious obstacles to the physical and emotional well-being of lecturers. This study examines the impact of ergonomic policies on lecturer well-being through the integration of macroergonomics and social engineering perspectives and formulates policies for improving lecturer emotional well-being. To collect information, the study used different methods, including a survey of ۱۰۰ lecturers with established tools like the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and ergonomic condition assessment, as well as personal insights from interviews with ۱۰ chosen lecturers. The digital training program and the unergonomic work environment significantly contributed to increased levels of stress and emotional exhaustion. Specifically, ۶۰% of lecturers reported back pain, ۵۵% experienced eye strain, and ۵۰% reported high levels of negative affect. Interview results corroborated these issues and revealed a widespread lack of institutional support. The strategy designed was an integrated ergonomic intervention, including furniture adjustments, enhanced digital skills development, and comprehensive mental health support, to improve lecturer productivity and emotional well-being.

کلیدواژه ها:

Ergonomic Policies ، Emotional Well-Being ، Digitalization ، Higher Education ، Lecturer Productivity