@inproceedings{01JE600AM3Z3NXMD8DJB2FH8E8,
  abstract     = {{Purpose of the study: Sensory overload is a term frequently referenced in both research and media. While extensive research has explored sensory overload in clinical contexts (e.g., autism spectrum disorder and attention de􀏐icit hyperactivity disorder) as well as in the context of personality (trait) research (e.g., Highly Sensitive Person, Sensory Processing Sensitivity), there is a notable gap in research on the momentary state of sensory overload in the workplace (Scheydt et al., 2017). Building on the notion that all individuals, regardless of sensitivity to sensory processing, can experience sensory overload when confronted with speci􀏐ic stimuli and circumstances (Aron et al., 2012; Scheydt et al., 2017; Spence et al., 2014), this study aims to de􀏐ine sensory overload at the workplace, and identify how and when it occurs. Applying the Job Demands-Resources framework (Schaufeli & Bakker, 2004), we extend its traditional focus on cognitive, emotional, and physical job characteristics by including the physical workplace, more speci􀏐ically sensory workplace demands and resources.
Method: First, we conduct a scoping review (JBI, PRISMA) to synthesise the use of ‘sensory overload’ across research domains, establish a uni􀏐ied de􀏐inition with de􀏐ining features, and highlight research gaps. Additionally, we conduct exploratory semi-structured interviews with employees operating in a range of speci􀏐ic work environments (nurses, teachers, lab workers, administrative clerks, teleworkers) and experts (company physicians, job coaches, prevention advisors) to understand workplace sensory overload experiences and identify in􀏐luencing factors.
Results: The scoping review is in the analysis stage and interview data collection is ongoing. Preliminary 􀏐indings from both studies will be combined and presented during the conference.
Theoretical and practical implications: This research aims to introduce a new perspective on occupational health research. Furthermore, by laying the groundwork for future studies, it seeks to enable the development of practical guidelines for working facilities, education and training, job design, and workplace design, to protect employees against sensory overload.}},
  author       = {{Colombet, Kato and Weijters, Bert and Vlerick, Peter}},
  booktitle    = {{WAOP 2024 : let it grow : building a happy and productive workforce, Abstracts}},
  keywords     = {{Sensory overload,Wellbeing,Occupational Health,Job-Demands Resources Theory}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  location     = {{Utrecht, the Netherlands}},
  title        = {{Sensory overload at the workplace : a scoping review and exploratory interviews to reveal a new perspective on workplace wellbeing}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}