Understanding psychosocial factors for addressing mental health concerns in the construction industry

Overview

Construction workers are at an increased risk of suicide and experience higher rates of poor psychological health. This research investigates the many psychosocial factors that can contribute to worker psychological (and general) wellbeing. This includes social support, social capital, personal networks, work-related conditions, and work-life-balance. Managing the psychosocial wellbeing of workers is as critical to addressing physical risks associated with construction work.

Research activities

• Literature review.
• Draft research publication (as lead or co-author).
• Data analysis (with support from your supervisors if this is something you are interested in).
• Data collection.

Outcomes

• Publication (as lead or co-author).
• Possible opportunity to present findings at a research conference.
• Statistical analysis skills.
• Thesis (if a higher research degree student).

Scholarships

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Keywords

• mental health
• psychosocial wellbeing
• construction work
• suicide prevention

Contact

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