Examination of Comfort Parameters Used in Mattresses and Investigation of the Effects of the Relationship Between Comfort and Support on User Experience

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Zekiye Erdoğan Karakoç
Gökhan Cahit Karahan

Abstract

Good sleep is undoubtedly of great importance for human life. Conversely, poor sleep negatively affects the quality of life. The sleep phase, one of the most crucial stages of human life, is extremely important. An adult sleeps 7-9 hours a day. Considering this duration, we spend one-third of our day sleeping. Therefore, selecting the right mattress is essential for healthy sleep.


For a healthy spine, it is necessary to choose a high-quality mattress that suits our body type. The sleeping position and posture of individuals can change during sleep. The right mattress should maintain and support the correct position of the spine regardless of the sleeping position and adapt to changes in sleeping posture.


Studies conducted on mattresses focus on meeting the comfort and support expectations of individuals and ensuring body relaxation. When choosing a mattress, individuals typically prefer ones that support and envelop their bodies, while also fulfilling their comfort requirements. Each person has different body indices and needs, leading to varying comfort and support demands. This reveals the necessity of having a wide range of mattress options.


In this study, mattress layers were created from different mattress materials. The relationship between the physical compatibility, comfort perception, and body support of these mattress layers for users was investigated. Based on the data obtained from the research, comfort parameters were examined, and the impact of the relationship between comfort and support on users was evaluated.

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Erdoğan Karakoç, Z., & Karahan, G. C. . (2024). Examination of Comfort Parameters Used in Mattresses and Investigation of the Effects of the Relationship Between Comfort and Support on User Experience. The European Journal of Research and Development, 4(4), 17–28. https://doi.org/10.56038/ejrnd.v4i4.500
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