Many authors have emphasized the situated and distinctive
character of action. The work context is often described as a resource or a
constraint for action. However, few studies have examined the contextual
elements that serve as a resource or a constraint in any given group. We
believe that the individual’s perception of the context needs to be taken into
consideration when examining experience and work integration. In order to
identify these contextual elements, we conducted semi-directive interviews
with 69 workers. Content analysis revealed that when most participants were
asked about their job, they answered in terms of the context and used
contextual elements to describe it