Nwaogu, J M; Chan, A P C; Hon, C K H and Darko, A (2020) Review of global mental health research in the construction industry: A science mapping approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 27(2), pp. 385-410. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: The demanding nature of the construction industry poses strain that affects the health of construction personnel. Research shows that mental ill health in this industry is increasing. However, a review mapping the field to determine the extant of research is lacking. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to conduct a scientometric review of mental health (MH) research in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 145 bibliographic records retrieved from Web of Science and Scopus database were analyzed using CiteSpace, to visualize MH research outputs in the industry. Findings: Top co-cited authors are Helen Lingard, Mei-yung Leung, Paul Bowen, Julitta S. Boschman, Peter E.D. Love, Martin Loosemore and Linda Goldenhar. Previous studies focused on healthy eating, work efficiency, occupational stress and workplace injury. Emerging research areas are centered around physiological health monitoring, work ability, and smart interventions to prevent and manage poor MH. Research limitations/implications: Result is influenced by the citations in retrieved articles. Practical implications: The study found that researchers in the construction industry have intensified efforts to leverage information technology in improving the health, well-being, and safety of construction personnel. Future research should focus on developing workplace interventions that incorporate organizational justice and flexible work systems. There is also a need to develop psychological self-reporting scales specific to the industry. Originality/value: This study enhances the understanding of researchers on existing collaboration networks and future research directions. It provides information on foundational documents and authors whose works should be consulted when researching into this field.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction personnel; construction safety; management; mental health; organization; scientometric review |
| Index terms: | construction personnel, occupational stres, monitoring, construction industry, information technology, injury, mapping, construction safety, documents, science, well-being, justice, database, methodology, research output, collaboration, mental health, efficiency |
| Subjects: | professional development, data management, health conditions and diseases, control systems, management, specialized education, workforce, research methods, spatial and geospatial analysis, occupational health and safety management, performance management, legal systems, computing systems, research products and data, industry analysis, environmental health, mental health and wellbeing |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Site Management, Organizational Design, Education, Human Resources, Quality Management, Digital Applications, Sustainability, Legal Issues, Health and Safety, Information Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
N.B. Descriptive scope is a count of how many of the five facets of empirical research are indicated by the words used in title, abstract and keywords. It is not intended as a judgement on the research; merely a count of the kind of word we would expect to indicate Phenomenon, Concepts, Theoretical framing, Empirical techniques, Analytical techniques. If all five are present, then a code of “5 PCTEA” will indicate this. If you feel the coding for this record is questionable, we welcome discussion around the terms we matched or the way we categorized them. The facet you would expect may not be coded, or a facet may be coded inappropriately. This can also bear on a larger question, of which facets should be treated as defining in construction management research. Please get in touch, and we will look at it. More details here