Psychological distress among male construction workers in Australia: a systematic analysis

International Journal of Construction Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 9

Published: March 19, 2025

Language: Английский

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Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to Enhance Civil Servants’ Innovation Outcomes: Compulsory or Complimentary?

Administrative Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 32 - 32

Published: Jan. 26, 2023

The Internet of things (IoT) has oriented organisations digitally in administrating human resources. In line with this trend, Indonesian public sectors are adopting Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to boost employee innovation outcomes. However, coercive pressure implement HRIS only resulted fiascos for the technology, which cannot be fully considered eliminate long, ineffective, and inefficient practices. This study examines instrumental adoption factors adopt boosting outcomes from technological, organisational, people, social outlooks. empirical data consisting 500 valid datasets were obtained servants Indonesia via web-based questionnaires. structural equation modelling (SEM), was used examine relationship among constructs. Technology fit, organisational resources, knowledge, influences have positive impacts on technology adoption. when treated as a mediation, negative path implied that e-HRM reflected implementation would not make employees innovative. scrutinized under ability, motivation, opportunity (AMO) framework insights clearly portray Indonesian’s ability fit into is problematical, making technological sector complimentary, compulsory. suggests HRM reform top priority if country wishes achieve world-class bureaucracy by 2025.

Language: Английский

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Stress, fear, and anxiety among construction workers: a systematic review

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: July 13, 2023

Objectives The aim of this review was to assess the possible risk factors arising from working conditions, that could have an impact on stress, fear, and anxiety construction workers. Methods A systematic conducted following PRISMA format in Pubmed, Cochrane, Web Science, Scopus, PsycInfo electronic databases February 3, 2023, using key words: anxiety, Methodological quality assessed critical appraisal tools Joanna Briggs Institute. Results total 35 studies were included. results showed a number conditioning for fear among workers such as age, inappropriate safety equipment, culture, high workload long hours, physical pain, low social support direct supervisor or co-workers, lack organizational justice reward, financial situation, maladaptive coping strategies, characteristics pandemic. Conclusions There are related organizations, individuals can affect levels workers, work hardship, culture and, especially, hours professionals work. This may lead increase occupational accidents higher associated fatality rates. Systematic registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022367724 , identifier: CRD42022367724.

Language: Английский

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Protection

IGI Global eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 379 - 412

Published: Feb. 25, 2025

This study investigates minority COVID-19 infections in construction and worker survival post-pandemic. qualitative explores individuals' perceptions experiences using phenomenology. The first questionnaire was distributed to 20 California professionals (MCP). Ten self-identifying minorities were recruited for this based on the questionnaire. ten participants then shared their stories semi-structured interviews. As a result, study's themes patterns demonstrate that participant's interviews uncover valuable evidence-based model knowledge. industry can use research 1) mitigate MCP issues, 2) collective impact form transformational alliances with place-based initiatives, major players, academia, 3) gather undetermined data, connect key stakeholders, coalitions through data gathering campaigns.

Language: Английский

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Social support and mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comprehensive meta-analysis unveils limited protective effects

Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19

Published: March 1, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to mental health worldwide, exacerbating symptoms across various populations. This meta-analysis aims evaluate the relationship between social support and symptoms, specifically depression, general anxiety, stress, during pandemic. We conducted a comprehensive literature search that identified 210 studies involving total of 216,104 participants. Data were analyzed using robust variance estimation with random effects assess correlations while also examining potential moderating factors such as age, gender, sample types. Our analysis revealed negative correlation overall ( r = −0.259; 95% CI: −0.29, −0.24; p < 0.01). Notably, high-risk populations exhibited stronger association −0.302) compared students −0.263) population −0.219). Furthermore, depression −0.304) was significantly than for generalized anxiety −0.238) stress −0.220), underscoring critical role family this period. These findings suggest positively influences its effectiveness may be more limited anticipated. As continues impact well-being, there is an urgent need targeted strategies enhance in addressing challenges. research highlights importance prioritizing mechanisms public responses future crises.

Language: Английский

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A Study of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being of Construction Employees in New Zealand: A Focus on Building Resilience

Lecture notes in civil engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 180 - 189

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 and the construction sector: Impacts and an agenda for post-pandemic policy in the context of Kuwait

Journal of Engineering Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 1, 2023

Amidst the global upheaval, Kuwait's construction industry confronts unique challenges, serving as a microcosm for pandemic-induced disruptions examined in this study. This research offers pivotal analysis of COVID-19's disruptive impact on projects, enriched with comparative insights to bolster adaptability and recovery strategies. A mixed-method approach involving systematic literature review 17 semi-structured in-depth interviews experts, including contractors suppliers from Kuwait. The findings showed that during COVID-19 pandemic, projects faced numerous government-imposed lockdowns, increased safety measures, fear infection among workers, leading delays overhead costs. Post-pandemic strategies highlighted include strict adherence health guidelines, visa extensions laborers, additional hiring, embracing digital transformation enhance productivity. However, high costs technology need more skilled personnel have hindered adoption industry. Practical implications moving forward emphasize government financial support incentives aid sector's advancement post-pandemic economy. Government institutions stakeholders developed executed number approaches measures successfully address effects epidemic Kuwaiti sector. paper contributes paucity evidence pre post pandemic context study used mixed method using qualitative is first qualitatively investigate effect

Language: Английский

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Construction Workplace Trends and Work Health and Safety

Buildings, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(5), P. 1182 - 1182

Published: April 29, 2023

Construction workplaces are experiencing rapid changes as a result of digitalization, globalization, industrialization, and sustainability [...]

Language: Английский

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