Development of a mindfulness–stress–performance model for construction workers

Leung, Mei‐yung; Liang, Qi; Yu, Jingyu

doi:10.1080/01446193.2016.1147652

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“…In summary, within AEC it is widely acknowledged that there is a still a need to change. This includes a range of initiatives, from the need to develop an OL culture (Kululanga et al 2001), through to the need to fully understand the impact of psychosocial diffusion, functioning and well-being (Toor and Ofari, 2009;Goleman et al, 2013;Wheatley and Goulding, 2016;Leung et al, 2016).…”

Section: Psychosocial Diffusion Impactmentioning

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Securing the embeddedness of psychosocial diffusion indicators into the Turkish construction industry

Goulding

Ezcan

Sutrisna

2018

JFMPC

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Securing the embeddedness of psychosocial diffusion indicators into the Turkish construction industry: silence is no longer golden Purpose To investigate employee stakeholder engagement on business performance. A psychosocial approach was used to evaluate employees' perception and role engagement on organisational performance, cognisant of: strategy development; leadership; fiscal acuity; employees' skills, empowerment; supply chain relationships; external stakeholders and wider societal beneficiaries. Design/methodology/approach This research is context-bound to the Turkish Construction Industry. Findings generated from literature established a set of evidenced-based priorities for further investigation. A case study approach was conducted with three large Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) organisations to define psychosocial diffusion indicators and priorities for future uptake. Findings Initial findings on psychosocial diffusion indicators and their impact on business performance are presented through a psychosocial diffusion model. Three interconnected facets are proffered for future uptake: Capability (Responsiveness); Capability (Flexibility); and Capability (Competence). Research limitations/implications Findings are exclusively bound to the sample frame in question. No attempt has been made to undertake detailed cross-analysis/correlation to support internal/external consistency, validity or reliability. Practical implications Organisations are able to reflect on their core business strategy to appreciate how psychosocial diffusion can be operationalised. Social implications This work impinges on social factors embedded within (and across) organisational boundaries, including the AEC supply chain. It also relates to employer/employee relationships, psychological functioning and employee well-being. Originality/value Originality rests with the identification of construction-related psychosocial indicators. It contributes to the wider body of knowledge on embedding psychosocial indicators into organisational systems and processes, adding further insight into systems thinking and business transformation.

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Section: Psychosocial Diffusion Impactmentioning

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Securing the embeddedness of psychosocial diffusion indicators into the Turkish construction industry

Goulding

Ezcan

Sutrisna

2018

JFMPC

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“…Construction employees specifically construction project team members and trade workers are the most significant project resources as they have a direct impact on a construction project's outcome in terms of time, quality and cost (Çelik and Oral, 2019;Leung, et al, 2016;Boschman, et al, 2013) [1] [2] [3].…”

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Exploring the Effects of Occupational Psychological Disorders on Construction Employees and the Construction Industry

Fordjour¹,

Chan²,

Amoah³

et al. 2020

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“…Due to the risky and often problematic environments of construction projects, time management and other crisis-ridden working issues, the construction industry has long been known to be stressful Chan et al, 2018). Stress arises when there is an incongruity between a worker's estimated capability and resources and actual context to cope with his or her activity (Leung, Liang and Yu, 2016;Haydam and Smallwood, 2016). Stress in the construction industry has been tightly linked to arduous activities, scarce support of relationships, difficult climates, uncomfortable physical environments, work overload, lack of autonomy and conflicting roles.…”

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STREBLO: The App Prototype for Managing Stress in the Construction Industry

Riva

Hampton

Chinyio

2020

Collaboration and Integration in Construction, Engineering, Management and Technology

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High levels of stress at work, great responsibilities, hazards and lack of balance between tasks and deadlines are common in the daily lives of many construction workers. Changing the patterns of thinking and behaviours is not an easy mission, and it requires constant support, learning and determination. E-health applications can contribute to this change through their ability to foster continuous interaction with the user. Mobile phone apps have shown promising results in the field of 'e-health and wellbeing'. Accordingly, an App is being designed as a self-help system for stress management which will enable construction workers to 1) detect the onset of stress quite early, 2) track their stress status, 3) empower persons to cope with stressful and/or demanding situations in an adaptive way, 4) improve and streamline the operability of job tasks, and 5) optimise efficient solutions for the construction industry. The development of this innovative app, known as Streblo, is part of a wider research that is studying stress management in the construction industry. Streblo's blueprint will match personality traits with coping strategies in real-life situations. Its inputs are being generated from a field study that has commenced, where 23 structured interviews have been used to collect data from construction workers on their 1) personality and 2) behaviours while experiencing stress. Results of the data collection and analysis are being used to develop Streblo (an App) with IT experts. The paper reports the detail development and performance of Streblo's prototype. Ultimately, users will be able to engage Streblo on electronic devices (mobile phones, tablets, and computers) through both text and image-based communication obtain real-time solutions and feedbacks on their stress status. Streblo will enhance and support attitude and behavioural changes in people who suffer from stress symptoms in the construction industry.

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Development of a mindfulness–stress–performance model for construction workers

Cited by 41 publications

References 100 publications

Securing the embeddedness of psychosocial diffusion indicators into the Turkish construction industry

Securing the embeddedness of psychosocial diffusion indicators into the Turkish construction industry

Exploring the Effects of Occupational Psychological Disorders on Construction Employees and the Construction Industry

STREBLO: The App Prototype for Managing Stress in the Construction Industry

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