Exploring the Factors of Obesity: Insights from Johor State Civil Servants

Mohd Johari Tarmidi, Hisyamudin Amat, Mahathir Abdul Shukor, Noor Azmi Md Omar, Mohd Ezwan Abdul Ghani and Faizah Mohd Fakhruddin
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Mohd Johari Tarmidi: Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor; Tangkak District Office, Johor
Hisyamudin Amat: Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor; Johor State Public Works Department, Johor
Mahathir Abdul Shukor: Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor; Project Monitoring and People's Well-Being Division of Johor Government Secretary's Office, Johor
Noor Azmi Md Omar: Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor; Johor State Economic Planning Division of Johor Government Secretary's Office, Johor
Mohd Ezwan Abdul Ghani: Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor; Johor State Legislative Assembly Office, Johor
Faizah Mohd Fakhruddin: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 10, 329-341

Abstract: This research investigates the factors of obesity among Johor State civil servants. A qualitative research approach and case study design were employed, involving semi-structured, in-depth interviews with five informants aged 29 and above from diverse state departments in Johor, Malaysia. The research findings highlight four social factors that contributed to obesity, such as peer influence, inconsistent eating habits, lack of physical activity, and workplace food environment. The cost of healthy food was found to be the economic factor influencing food choices. Besides that, the findings also show how the selective implementation of health incentives led to obesity among the informants. The study further recommends that future research incorporate quantitative methods to provide a more comprehensive analysis of the prevalence of obesity. Furthermore, discussions should be facilitated through workshops or focus group discussions that enable individuals or experts to share experiences and strategies for addressing obesity's social, economic, and policy factors. This approach aims to create healthier civil servants who can provide the best services to the community.

Date: 2025
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