Adesi, M.; Dramani, A.; Owusu-Manu, D. G.; Ahiabu, M. K. and Kissi, E. (2026) Canonical correlation analysis of employee well-being and performance among construction workers in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 24(4), pp. 1037-1056. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose – This study aims to investigate the multivariate relationship between employee well-being and performance using canonical correlation analysis to identify the variables' specific contributions. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 118 survey questionnaires were administered to construction workers in Ghana, and canonical correlation analysis was conducted to ascertain the relationship between well-being and employee performance. Findings – This study identified varying levels of influence of well-being indicators on employee performance among the participants. Practical implications – The findings suggest that top managers in the construction industry should implement policies to improve the well-being indicators identified to enhance employee performance. Originality/value – This study examines the relationship between employee well-being and performance using canonical correlation analysis, revealing the degree to which predictor variables influence performance among construction workers.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | employee; performance; well-being; workers |
| Index terms: | methodology, well-being, questionnaire, survey, top manager, construction industry, construction worker, correlation analysis, Ghana |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, mental health and wellbeing, industry analysis, statistical analysis, practitioner, Geography, research methods |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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