User satisfaction in home office environments: A comparative analysis of environmental factors by gender and age
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https://doi.org/10.47818/DRArch.2026.v7i2221Keywords:
ergonomics, gender, home office, physical environment, user satisfaction, ageAbstract
This study examines how physical environmental characteristics shape user satisfaction in home office settings and whether these evaluations differ according to gender and age variables. The research was conducted within a quantitative research design framework, based on data obtained from 231 participants with active remote working experience. Satisfaction levels were evaluated using descriptive statistics and comparative analyses (One-Way Analysis of Variance-ANOVA). The findings indicate that home office satisfaction does not exhibit a homogeneous structure; rather, it demonstrates significant differences particularly in the dimensions of ergonomic adequacy, spatial organization, technical equipment sufficiency, and perceived work flexibility. Gender-based differences were primarily observed in perceptions of ergonomic and technical adequacy, whereas the age variable exerted a broader and more comprehensive effect, emerging as a determining factor especially in the dimensions of concentration, work management, and equipment adequacy. These results suggest that age may be a more distinctive factor than gender in shaping home office satisfaction. Overall, the study emphasizes that home office design should be evaluated not only in terms of physical comfort and functionality but also within the context of users’ demographic characteristics. The findings provide important implications for interior design strategies, ergonomic support policies, and sustainable remote working practices.
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