A systematic review of the mental health of women in construction: future research directions

Rotimi, Funmilayo Ebun; Burfoot, Megan; Naismith, Nicola; Mohaghegh, Mahsa; Brauner, M.

doi:10.1080/09613218.2022.2132905

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“…The SLR was conducted employing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines consisting of four phases: identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion for review [22]. Similar studies [23] have recommend adopting the PRISMA technique to decrease bias and increase the review's rigour and replicability. The process is shown in Figure 1.…”

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Retention over Attraction: A Review of Women’s Experiences in the Australian Construction Industry; Challenges and Solutions

et al. 2023

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Despite substantial investments and efforts by governments, construction organisations, and researchers, the construction industry remains one of the most male-dominated industries in Australia, with women being underrepresented numerically and hierarchically. Efforts to attract and retain women in construction have been implemented inconsistently on an ad hoc basis. As part of a larger research project that focuses on retaining women in the Australian construction industry, this research conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. The objective is to explore the factors that influence women’s careers and their experiences in the Australian construction industry that have been identified in the literature over the past three decades. Additionally, the findings are anticipated to inform future efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of current initiatives to retain women and develop a framework for enhancing women’s experiences and retaining them in this profession. This SLR revealed that excessive and rigid work hours, gendered culture and informal rules, limited career development opportunities, and negative perceptions of women’s abilities are the main factors and issues that cause women to leave the industry. Among these, rigid and long work hours seem to be the foremost factor to be prioritised. Understanding the roles of key variables in driving this cultural change is important to ensure that concrete progress is made. The paper draws three major aspects from the literature in which solutions and policies can be researched, designed and implemented.

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Retention over Attraction: A Review of Women’s Experiences in the Australian Construction Industry; Challenges and Solutions

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“…A previous study, however, indicates that construction is an unappealing occupation choice for women due to factors such as work hygiene, poor WLB, and gender inequality. For an organization, this management component should be considered significantly [30,62]. The organization as management adds to the overall depth of knowledge by discovering latent QWL factors that influence the job satisfaction of craftsmen, particularly in the CI.…”

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Exploring the Determinants of Quality of Work Life in the Construction Industry: A Quantitative Approach

Soundarya Priya,

Anandh

2024

Buildings

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This research aims to identify and quantify the factors affecting quality of work life (QWL) among professionals in the Indian construction industry. The study employs a structured questionnaire, distributed to 900 construction professionals, yielding a response rate of 80.44%. The QWL construct was assessed through eight factors: career growth, management, job satisfaction, remuneration and fringe benefits, the work–family interface, emotional intelligence, work culture, and work commitment. Both descriptive and inferential analysis were carried out. The relative importance index method was used to rank these factors based on their relative importance. Work commitment (RII = 0.772) ranked as the most important factor, this was due to work commitment including significant items. The high ranking of this factor suggests that commitment to work is highly valued in the construction industry. The study also employed structural equation modelling to validate the association among these QWL factors. The findings reveal that job satisfaction (t = 0.765) and career growth (t = 0.751) play significant roles in QWL, suggesting that these factors should be prioritized to enhance QWL in the construction industry. The results of this study provide valuable insights for organizations, HR practitioners, and researchers in the construction industry, emphasizing the need to focus on job satisfaction and career growth to enhance QWL. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of QWL in the construction industry, offering valuable insights for organizations, HR practitioners, and researchers. Future research could adopt longitudinal study designs or qualitative methods to further explore the QWL among construction professionals.

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Paving the Way for Progress: A Systematic Literature Review on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the AEC Industry

Heydari,

Shojaei,

Naderi

et al. 2024

J. Manage. Eng.

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A systematic review of the mental health of women in construction: future research directions

Cited by 6 publications

References 52 publications

Retention over Attraction: A Review of Women’s Experiences in the Australian Construction Industry; Challenges and Solutions

Retention over Attraction: A Review of Women’s Experiences in the Australian Construction Industry; Challenges and Solutions

Exploring the Determinants of Quality of Work Life in the Construction Industry: A Quantitative Approach

Paving the Way for Progress: A Systematic Literature Review on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the AEC Industry

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