The WANT team of the UJI contributes to the promotion of healthy working environments for people of all ages in the European WAge project



[Valencià](/upo/rest/publicacion/idioma/ca?urlRedirect=https://www.uji.es/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/&url=/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/&urlRedirect=https://www.uji.es/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/ "Cambiar idioma a català")
[Español](/upo/rest/publicacion/idioma/es?urlRedirect=https://www.uji.es/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/&url=/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/&urlRedirect=https://www.uji.es/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/ "Cambiar idioma a español")
[English](#0)

Mobile menu

* [Profile](#0)
  + [Future students](/perfils/futurs/)
  + [UJI students](/perfils/estudiantat/uji/)
  + [PDI-PI](/perfils/pdipas/base/pdi/)
  + [PTGAS](/perfils/pdipas/base/pas/)
  + [AlumniSAUJI](/serveis/alumnisauji/)
  + [Companies and institutions](/perfils/empresa/)
* [Tools](#0)
  + [Virtual Classroom](https://aulavirtual.uji.es/)
  + [CAU](https://cau.uji.es/)
  + [Directory](//www.uji.es/institucional/contacta/)
  + [Gmail](http://gmail.uji.es/)
  + [Intranet (IGLU)](//www.uji.es/upo/rest/iglu/)
  + [Virtual Office](/seu/)
  + [Academic information (SIA)](http://sia.uji.es/)
  + [Others](//www.uji.es/serveis/scp/eines/)
* [Valencià](/upo/rest/publicacion/idioma/ca?urlRedirect=https://www.uji.es/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/&url=/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/&urlRedirect=https://www.uji.es/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/ "Cambiar idioma a català")
  [Español](/upo/rest/publicacion/idioma/es?urlRedirect=https://www.uji.es/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/&url=/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/&urlRedirect=https://www.uji.es/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/ "Cambiar idioma a español")
  [English](#0)

[# Universitat Jaume I](/)

* [# Universitat Jaume I](/)
* [Profile](#0)
  + [Future students](/perfils/futurs/)
  + [UJI students](/perfils/estudiantat/uji/)
  + [PDI-PI](/perfils/pdipas/base/pdi/)
  + [PTGAS](/perfils/pdipas/base/pas/)
  + [AlumniSAUJI](/serveis/alumnisauji/)
  + [Companies and institutions](/perfils/empresa/)
* [Tools](#0)
  + [Virtual Classroom](https://aulavirtual.uji.es/)
  + [CAU](https://cau.uji.es/)
  + [Directory](//www.uji.es/institucional/contacta/)
  + [Gmail](http://gmail.uji.es/)
  + [Intranet (IGLU)](//www.uji.es/upo/rest/iglu/)
  + [Virtual Office](/seu/)
  + [Academic information (SIA)](http://sia.uji.es/)
  + [Others](//www.uji.es/serveis/scp/eines/)
* [Studies](/mapa/estudis/)
  + [Studies](/mapa/estudis/)
  + [Bachelor’s degrees](/estudis/)
  + [University master’s degrees](/estudis/?p_estudio=m)
  + [Doctoral studies](/estudis/oferta/doctorat/)
  + [Lifelong learning](/estudis/base/formacio-permanent/)
* [Research and innovation](/investigacio/)
  + [Research and innovation](/investigacio/)
  + [Research portal](/investigacio/)
  + [Innovation](/innovacio/)
  + [Doctoral studies](/centres/escola-doctorat/)
  + [HRS4R](/investigacio/hrs4r/)
* [International](/internacional/)
  + [International](/internacional/)
  + [International Students](/internacional/base/estudiantat/estudiantado-internacional/)
  + [Exchange Programmes](/serveis/ori/base/programes-intercanvi/)
  + [Study Abroad](/internacional/base/study-abroad/)
* [UJI](/mapa/uji/)
  + [UJI](/mapa/uji/)
  + [Get to know the UJI](/mapa/uji/coneix-uji/)
  + [Structure and organisation](/institucional/estructura/)
  + [Strategy and quality](/institucional/estrategia/)
  + [Transparency](/transparencia/)
  + [Public integrity](/transparencia/liniaetica/)
  + [News](/actualitat/)
  + [Contact the UJI](/institucional/contacta/)
* [University life](/mapa/vida-universitaria/)
  + [University life](/mapa/serveis/)
  + [Library](/serveis/cd/)
  + [Campus](/mapa/uji/coneix-uji/campus/)
  + [Culture](/cultura/)
  + [Sports](/esports/)
  + [InfoCampus](/serveis/infocampus/)

[UJI](/)
[News](/com/sumari/noticies/)

## The WANT team of the UJI contributes to the promotion of healthy working environments for people of all ages in the European WAge project

23/07/2024 |
SCP

Compartir

Compartir

×

Linkedin

BlueSky

Facebook

Mastodon

Whatsapp

Gmail

Imprimir

Image resource WAge-HE IMG\_1315-copiaa
Current slide

Image resource WAge-HE IMG\_1317

* [![ WAge-HE IMG_1315-copiaa](/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/IMG_1315-copiaa.jpg)](#)
* [![ WAge-HE IMG_1317](/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/IMG_1317.jpg)](#)

The global ageing population highlights the importance of understanding the factors that drive health and well-being in old age. Currently, 19.2% of the population is over 65 years old, and it is estimated that by 2050 this figure will reach 36%. In addition to challenges in the economy and healthcare systems, there is the issue of maintaining people's employability and ensuring their ability to work until retirement.

The WANT Research Group – Psychosocial Prevention and Healthy Organisations at the Universitat Jaume I of Castellón, led by Professor Marisa Salanova and composed of researchers and faculty members Richard Merhi, Susana Llorens, and Valeria Cruz, along with trainees Robert Mirica and Jaime Martín, in collaboration with eight partners from seven countries in Europe and Asia, are developing the project "Healthy working environments for all ages: an evidence-driven framework" (WAge). This initiative aims to understand how the combination of physical and psychosocial factors influences occupational health across different age groups.

WAge is a collaborative project among specialists in various scientific fields dedicated to promoting healthy work environments for people of all ages. The team comprises leading research and innovation groups in occupational health, biomechanics, organisational psychology, public policy studies, participatory research, and data technologies, along with two industrial partners: SINTEF AS (Norway), as the coordinator; Instituto de Biomecánica de València, Universitat Jaume I de Castellón, and SEAT SA (Spain); Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (Portugal); Walk With Path Europe IVA (Denmark); Centralyn Instytyt Ochrony Pracy- Panstwowy (Poland); University of Stirling (United Kingdom); Monash University Malaysia SDN BHD (Malaysia).

WAge addresses the challenge of the ageing European population and its impact on the workforce with a comprehensive approach, combining physical and psychosocial aspects to promote optimal work environments. The study is conducted in car factories in Spain, Portugal, and Poland. For the evaluation of psychosocial aspects, the HERO Model, developed by the WANT team at UJI, is used, and physical aspects related to musculoskeletal disorders are also measured.

While there are studies on the general impact of psychosocial and physical work demands, there is still a lack of research considering age and an integrated approach that reveals functional differences among age groups and their relationship with risk factors. WAge employs participatory models and evidence collection to validate a comprehensive framework for evaluating and understanding the roles and interactions between physical and psychosocial risk factors.

The project will conclude with the development of an indicator (WAGE Index) that will serve to assess and promote physical and psychological health in the workplace and facilitate the adoption of guidelines to improve work environments. The initiative focuses on the importance of adapting work environments to the needs of an ageing population, promoting health and well-being at all stages of working life. It will also be accompanied by recommendations and proposals for interventions in organisations.

The initiative is funded by the Horizon Europe programme under the HORIZON-HLTH-2023-ENVHLTH-02 call with grant agreement number 101137207-WAge. The project started in December 2023 and is expected to be completed in November 2027. Website:<https://wagehealth.eu/>.

Additionally, WAge is part of the WISEWORK-C cluster, comprising the five projects funded by the Horizon Europe health call. With the participation of over 60 organisations, it is focused on promoting mental and physical health in changing work environments, especially post-pandemic ones. The cluster's objective is to enhance cooperation, avoid redundancies, and boost the impact of the five projects. Website:<https://wisework-c.eu/>.

![](https://ujiapps.uji.es/ade/rest/storage/BN02MB02O1WDMXLXD7EGBROVVI4CCTCG)

\*Project funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

[![Image resource 10-10-2024 index](/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/7/WAge-HE/10-10-2024/index.jpg)](https://www.ondacero.es/emisoras/comunidad-valenciana/castellon/eventos/uji-divulga/entrevista-richard-merhi-auar-investigador-postdoctoral-lequip-want_202410106707c9cd596dfb00012887ae.html)

[Healthy environments for everybody](https://www.ondacero.es/emisoras/comunidad-valenciana/castellon/eventos/uji-divulga/entrevista-richard-merhi-auar-investigador-postdoctoral-lequip-want_202410106707c9cd596dfb00012887ae.html)

Interview to Richard Merhi, researcher of the group WANT, on the promotion of healthy surroundings by people of all the ages in the European project Wage. News: the GVA recognises the excellence of seven groups of investigation of the UJI with the helps Prometheus and the company COORYC Robotics SL for solutions in surroundings of robotic colaborativa incorporates to Espaitec.

[WAge in WISEWORK-C cluster](/com/investigacio/arxiu/noticies/2024/10/WAGE-participa-en-cluster-WISEWORK-C/)

The aim of the cluster is to improve cooperation, avoid duplication and increase the impact of the results achieved by the initiatives.

Information provided by:
[Communication and Publications Service](/serveis/scp/)

About us

[Home](/com/investigacio/cienciauji/)
[UCC+I](/serveis/scp/ucc/)

Research dissemination

[Ciència TV blog](/com/investigacio/arxiu/ciencia-uji-tv/)
[Ciència UJI newsletter](/com/investigacio/arxiu/ciencia-uji/)
[Horizon Europe newsletter](/com/investigacio/docs/butlleti-horizon-europe/)
[Comboi, a trip through science](/com/investigacio/docs/podcast-comboi-viatge-per-la-ciencia/)
[Scientific news](/com/investigacio/sumari/noticies/ )
[Easy reading news](/com/investigacio/docs/noticies-de-lectura-facil)
[News magazine. Research](/com/revista/tematica/investiga/)
[Radio](http://www.radio.uji.es/programa.php?id=46 )

Scientific divulgation

[Experimenta UJI](/com/investigacio/docs/experimenta-uji/)
[Innobar, con b de bar (Espaitec)](https://espaitec.uji.es/podcast-innobar-con-b-de-bar/)
[Magazine «Humanes i Socials»](https://humanesisocials.uji.es)
[H2020 Projects](/com/investigacio/docs/butlleti-h2020/)
[Projects and papers COVID-19](/com/investigacio/docs/estudis-articles-covid-19/)
[Research pitches](/com/investigacio/research-pitches/)
[The Conversation](/com/investigacio/docs/the-conversation/)
[UJI Divulga (Onda Cero)](/com/investigacio/docs/uji-divulga-onda-cero/)
[Scientific vocabulary](/com/investigacio/docs/vocabulari-cientific/)

Projects and studies

[Projects and studies](/serveis/scp/ucc/projectes/)

Resources of interest

[Divulgateca](http://www.divulgateca.es)

External networks

[CRUE](https://www.crue.org/)
[FECYT](https://www.fecyt.es/es/info/que-son)
[RUVID](https://ruvid.org/)



Useful links

[University card](http://www.carnet.uji.es/)

[Multimedia catalogue](http://jecom.uji.es/)

[University press](/serveis/scp/publ/)

[Web map](//www.uji.es/mapa/)

[Educational model](//www.uji.es/institucional/estrategia/modeleducatiu/)

[Language Observatory](/serveis/ol/)

[Open Knowledge Portal](/serveis/cd/bib/pco/)

[UJI shop](http://www.tenda.uji.es/)

[Security and privacy center](https://www.uji.es/organs/ouag/sg/docs/politiques/gen/)
|
[Website legal notice](https://www.uji.es/comu/avislegal/avislegalicondicions/)
|
[Accessibility policy](https://www.uji.es/serveis/ura/base/accessibilitat/)

Information and queries:
[UJI suggestion box](/comu/forms/bustia)

Universitat Jaume I CIF: Q-6250003-H Av. Vicent Sos Baynat, s/n 12071
Castellón de la Plana,
España

Tel.: +34 964 72 80 00