The purpose of this review is to synthesize the research evidence for the role of the work environment-workplace physical activity policies and resources and job strain factors-in explaining physical activity in white-collar workers. White-collar workers are at risk for developing a sedentary lifestyle, which contributes to all-cause mortality. Understanding how work environment can influence worker physical activity is important for the development of effective interventions. We reviewed 15 research articles that describe the relationship between work environment factors and physical activity in predominantly white-collar workers. Relatively consistent evidence was found for the effects of supportive workplace policies and resources. Weak evidence was found for the effects of job strain. Both work environment factors have the potential to influence physical activity but require further exploration to fully understand their contribution to physical activity in white-collar workers. Limitations and implications are discussed.

Work environment and psychosocial factors are both important. Workplace PA interventions directed toward individuals' self-efficacy and outcome expectations in the context of supportive environments may be useful.

Translation and Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Perceived Workplace Environment Scale in Taiwanese Information Technology Professionals: Yun‐Ping LIN, et al. School of Nursing, University of Michigan, USA— Background The six‐item Perceived Workplace Environment Scale (PWES) is a self‐report instrument designed to measure employees' perceptions of the extent to which their workplace environment supports employee physical activity. A Chinese version is needed to facilitate workplace physical activity research in Chinese speaking countries. Objectives This paper describes the translation process and the psychometric properties of the newly translated Chinese version of the PWES (PWES‐C). Methods The PWES in English was translated into Chinese using a modified committee approach with the consideration of cross‐cultural equivalence. Psychometric properties were examined by a cross‐sectional survey of 466 male and 109 female Taiwanese information technology (IT) professionals from three IT companies in northern Taiwan. Results Content validity of the newly translated PWES‐C was supported by a panel of experts. Internal consistency reliability was high (Cronbach's alpha=0.88), and no significant ceiling and floor effects were observed for the PWES‐C. Construct validity was supported by examining the factor structure of the PWES‐C using a confirmatory factor analysis, and the results suggest a single‐factor structure. Conclusions The PWES‐C is a reliable and valid measure of perceived workplace physical activity environments in Taiwanese IT professionals. The scale could be used by employers to document employees' perception of the workplace environment.