Postural habits and their effects when using computer

Abstract

Students tends to develop poor posture as their work requires prolong sitting, such as in taking lectures, working on computer, lab activities, assignments, using laptops etc. Sitting for prolong periods of time in front of computer resulting in various types of muscular pain which are due to in-appropriate computer ergonomics and poor body posture. The objective of the study is to evaluate the awareness of good working posture and computer ergonomics among Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra. The study was convenient and self-structured questionnaire was used. The collected data was coded, tabulated and analysis using various statistical techniques for drawing valid conclusions. The study on the subject has revealed that maximum students were identified the right posture, whereas, the number of students, who were not identified the right postures, was comparatively lower, because they were not cautious about postures, when using computer.