Pattern of Psychosocial Challenges among Oil and Gas Workers: A systematic review

Abstract

This paper highlights the patterns of psychosocial challenges confronting O&G workers that result in mental health issues worldwide through a systematic review of notable academic databases. This study integrated multiple research designs, and the review was based on the publication standard, namely RepOrting standards for Systematic Evidence Syntheses (ROSES). Thematic analysis was undertaken, and four emerging themes were identified: 1) demographic factors, 2) personality, 3) psychosocial risks, and 4) health conditions. The findings contributed to several theoretical and practical implications, which are essential for researchers in the O&G field and policymakers. Keywords: psychosocial risks; personality; well-being; oil &gas eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i20.3491

Relationship between Demographic and Employment Parameters with Job Stress Among Employees of an Oil Field in Western Iran

“…Rani et al mentioned that, to manage the mental health state among workers, it is crucial to determine which psychosocial risk challenges donate to the onset of stress. Ultimately, to develop individually and organizationally mandated interventions, relevant psychosocial risk factors in organizations must be known (Rani et al, 2022). In addition, Mathisen believes that the organization might identify psychosocial hazards that creating workers' psychological and social pressures at the workplace, however; It is essential to have proper approaches to manage this type of hazard (Mathisen et al, 2022).…”

“…As a result, companies must have policies and mechanisms in place to deal with this kind of risk (Naji et al, 2022 andSaleem et al, 2022). In this regard, the organizations should provide avenues for managing environmental stressors among workers such as reconsider the living conditions, work resources, and requirements for shift schedule, health care, appreciation, and rewards (Rani et al, 2022).…”