Nwaogu, J M; Chan, A P C and Tetteh, M O (2022) Staff resilience and coping behavior as protective factors for mental health among construction tradesmen. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 20(3), pp. 671-695. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: Construction tradesmen are exposed to high levels of stress that can worsen mental health, negatively impacting safety compliance and organization productivity. Hence, effectively coping with stress to prevent mental ill-health becomes an essential point of reference. Thus, this study aims to examine the role of factors such as resilience and coping strategies in protecting tradesmen against mental ill-health. Design/methodology/approach: Using a cross-sectional survey design, 110 tradesmen from 65 construction companies were surveyed using the Patient Health Questionnaire, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Brief Resilience Scale and Ways of Coping Questionnaire. Findings: The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis. With a 74.5%, 36.4% and 14.6% prevalence rate of self-reported depression, anxiety and suicide ideation among the tradesmen, only positive reappraisal, accepting responsibility coping behaviors and resilience would mitigate the likelihood of developing mental ill-health symptoms. Originality/value: This study has extended existing literature by providing information vital to building interventions to deal with stressors effectively. This information would benefit individuals, organizations and the economy and equip policymakers with a deeper knowledge base toward improving mental health.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | anxiety; construction safety; depression; individual resilience; stress |
| Index terms: | anxiety, questionnaire, methodology, construction safety, compliance, knowledge base, stressors, construction company, survey, strategy, coping, logistic regression analysis, suicide, mental health, statistics, depression, productivity |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, mathematical modelling, organization, mental health and wellbeing, management, research methods, health safety and environment, health conditions and diseases, information systems, behavioral psychology, environmental health, statistical analysis |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Business Strategy, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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