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Ergonomi (Online), vol.9, no.1, pp.1-14, 2026 (TRDizin)
This study aims to identify ergonomic functional incompatibilities and safety vulnerabilities
in children’s clothing within preschool educational settings and to determine stakeholder
(parents and educational staff) demand for wearable technology solutions that could address
these problems. An exploratory sequential mixed-methods design was employed. In the first
phase, themes were identified through a case study; in the second phase, these themes were
tested via a survey administered to 126 parents and 22 educational staff members. Data were
analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis H test, and Chi-square test.
The findings indicate that educational staff reported significantly higher levels of concern than
parents regarding ergonomic and safety-related issues requiring immediate intervention,
such as “bedwetting,” “falling,” and “fever.” Consistent with these elevated concerns, both
groups demonstrated a high level of acceptance toward a technology-supported clothing
solution (88% of parents and 82% of staff), revealing a strong shared demand.
In conclusion, stakeholders emphasized that existing clothing solutions are inadequate for the
dynamic conditions of preschool environments and highlighted a clear need—particularly
among educational staff—for proactive monitoring systems designed to reduce workload and
enhance child safety.