Factors Influencing the Mental Health of White-Collar Construction Workers in Developing Economies: Analytical Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic in India
| dc.contributor.author | Deep, Shumank | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sonkar,Nidhi | |
| dc.contributor.author | Yadav,Parul | |
| dc.contributor.author | Vishnoi,Sushant | |
| dc.contributor.author | ETAL.. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-08-21T11:18:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-08-21T11:18:29Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | Psychological stress amongst construction workers arises from factors such as workload, lack of training, and poor communication among workers and their supervisors (Alsharef et al. 2023). Additional elements such as inadequate room for innovation, lower wages, ambiguity in job requirements, long working hours, tight schedules, and unfavorable working conditions further enhance the impact of these stressors, cause severe mental distress, and influence psychological safety (Chen et al. 2017). | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study focuses on an important issue of the mental health of white-collar construction workers, a concern that has grown more serious following the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that influenced the mental health of the white-collar construction workers during the COVID-19 scenario. Based on the review of extant literature, a survey questionnaire was developed and distributed online to Indian professional construction workers, 206 responses were received, and a data set was prepared for further analysis. The data set was analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, and second-order confirmatory factor analysis and distinct stressors were identified. The most critical were lack of upskilling challenges (SFL=0.85) and workplace-related issues (SFL=0.85), followed by financial constraints (SFL=0.76) and family-related problems (SFL=0.44), both having a moderate impact. The results of the study were used to design a stress management matrix that recommends practical strategies to minimize work-related stress. By aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this research contributes to enhancing worker wellbeing and enhanced productivity of construction workers. Keywords Construction projects, Construction workers, COVID-19, Mental health, Psychological stresses | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Deep, S., Sonkar, N., Yadav, P., Vishnoi, S., Bhoola, V., & Kumar, A. (2024). Factors Influencing the Mental Health of White-Collar Construction Workers in Developing Economies: Analytical Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic in India. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 150(7), 04024058. | |
| dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-14015 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.adu.ac.ae/handle/1/6251 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) | |
| dc.title | Factors Influencing the Mental Health of White-Collar Construction Workers in Developing Economies: Analytical Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic in India | |
| dc.type | Article |