Çivici, T and Ayalp, G G (2025) Modelling the critical determinants of architects' work-related stress. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(2), pp. 224-237. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
Architects wearing different hats simultaneously suffer from occupational stress due to different construction characteristics. Decreased productivity, excessive absenteeism, burnout, and turnover intention are all linked to the effects of occupational stress. This study aims to pinpoint the critical stressors experienced by architects within the Turkish construction sector. A systematic literature review was conducted, and a questionnaire incorporating 48 stress factors along with the Work Stress Scale was designed, employing the Job Demand Resource (JD-R) model as a guiding conceptual framework. The survey was conducted on design architects responsible for Turkey's design process. In total, 320 fully completed questionnaires were returned. The critical stressors (CSs) were determined using normalized mean value analysis. The results revealed 37 CSs and six critical stress factors were identified by exploratory factor analysis. Further, a structural equation model (SEM) was built to critical determinants of architects' stress. Financial deficiencies, changes in construction projects, and poor communication factors were the most critical determinants of architects' work-related stress. Within this context, the findings offer two new and original determinants for work-related stress that differ from former studies.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | architects; critical stress factors; stress; Turkey; questionnaire |
| Index terms: | turnover, burnout, architect, survey, stressors, Turkey, productivity, modelling, construction sector, job demand, conceptual framework, systematic literature review, occupational stres, construction project, value analysis, design process, structural equation model, questionnaire, exploratory factor analysis, absenteeism, work stress, determinant |
| Subjects: | design methods, statistical analysis, Geography, analytical methods, occupational health and safety management, research evaluation and metrics, financial analysis, production management, industry analysis, psychology, risk assessment, management, health conditions and diseases, data collection methods, theoretical framing, profession, business management |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Business Strategy, Geographical Context, Cost Management, Research Practice, Project Management, Roles and Professions, Health and Safety, Design Practice, Risk Management, Human Resources |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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