Title: In-depth investigation of static anthropometric measurements and design considerations for the elderly in Jordan

Authors: Morad Etier; Mumen Rababah; Mohammed S. Obeidat; Mais Abdallah; Lamaa Alarbeid; Noor Hamadneh; Esraa Abu Musaed

Addresses: Industrial Engineering Department, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, 13133, Jordan ' Industrial Engineering Department, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, 13133, Jordan ' Industrial Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan ' Industrial Engineering Department, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, 13133, Jordan ' Industrial Engineering Department, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, 13133, Jordan ' Industrial Engineering Department, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, 13133, Jordan ' Industrial Engineering Department, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, 13133, Jordan

Abstract: Human anthropometric dimensions are very important for designing furniture, fixtures, tools, clothes, or equipment, which interact with the human body. In this paper, a sample of 284 elderly Jordanian (142 males and 142 females), from 60 to 80 years old, was randomly selected for measuring their body dimensions. A set of 28 body dimensions were selected and measured using appropriate tools. The purpose of this research was to establish a database of anthropometric measurement for the elderly population in Jordan. The BMI data documented overweight and obesity problems for both genders. The statistical analysis and relevant t-tests showed that it would be inappropriate to design furniture and tools that fit all elderly between 6080 years of age. Hence, a comprehensive furniture design must be developed for each age interval. The provided data can help companies and organisations design tools, instruments and clothes that are customised for elderly people in Jordan.

Keywords: anthropometry; ergonomic design; elderly; database; Jordan; body mass index; BMI.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHFE.2024.144217

International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2024 Vol.11 No.4, pp.391 - 411

Received: 19 Sep 2023
Accepted: 20 Aug 2024
Published online: 31 Jan 2025 *

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