THE 3S OF LIFESTYLE CHOICES: HOW SCREENS, SLEEP, AND SWEAT INFLUENCE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE FORMAL WORKFORCE IN MALAYSIA’S CAPITAL CITY

The purpose of this research is to analyse the impact of three lifestyle factors, which are screen time, sleep quality, and physical activity, on the mental health of formal employees in Malaysia. The data for this study comes from 336 employees in Kuala Lumpur. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The response rate was 87.5%. The results show that there is a significant positive relationship between these factors and mental health. In particular, sleep quality is the most important factor in relation to an employee’s mental health, followed by physical activities and screen time. The study reveals the importance to mental well-being of having balanced screen time, getting enough sleep and taking regular physical exercise. Additionally, this research adds to a collection of useful materials that benefit public administration authorities, entrepreneurs, scholars and businesses in designing strategies and policies to enhance the mental welfare of employees amidst the changing work environment in Kuala Lumpur. In addition, the study finds that workplace wellness programs must incorporate these elements into their design if they are going to address mental health problems. The results provide a strong basis for interventions that promote healthier lifestyles which will, in turn benefit formal employee’s mental health and work-life balance.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0121/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>