Effects on preschool furniture for physical comfort of children: aged between 2-5 years in Colombo area

Abstract

The study explores the impact of preschool furniture on the physical comfort of children, highlighting the significant role of the furniture in their physical comfort. The research focuses on ergonomics and sustainability of preschool furniture. This research is done using the research onion method by using all its layers, which are the philosophy, approach, strategies used, choices, time horizon and techniques and procedures. After analysing the data through questionnaires and case studies, the study shows that both ergonomics and sustainability have a positive impact on the physical comfort of children. But in Sri Lankan context there’s less sustainable furniture in preschool so this area should be improved vastly. Whereas when ergonomics are considered, most of the physical ergonomics factors are considered when selecting furniture for preschool, but there are few minor improvements to be done to make the preschool furniture have a positive effect on the physical comfort of children.