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Al-saeed, Y W, Ahmed, A and Pärn, E A (2020) An 80-year projection of nZEB strategies in extreme climatic conditions of Iraq. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(03), 472–92.

Alves, T d C L, Neuman, Y, Walsh, K D, Needy, K L and AlMaian, R (2020) Highly effective companies in supplier quality surveillance practices: a quantitative analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 38(03), 239–58.

Bröchner, J (2010) Construction contractors as service innovators. Building Research & Information, 38(03), 235–46.

Brunklaus, B, Thormark, C and Baumann, H (2010) Illustrating limitations of energy studies of buildings with LCA and actor analysis. Building Research & Information, 38(03), 265–79.

Chang, Y, Wilkinson, S, Potangaroa, R and Seville, E (2010) Resourcing challenges for post-disaster housing reconstruction: a comparative analysis. Building Research & Information, 38(03), 247–64.

Cooper, J, Lee, A and Jones, K (2020) Sustainable built asset management performance indicators and attributes. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(03), 508–22.

Espinoza, D, Rojo, J, Cifuentes, A and Morris, J (2020) DNPV: a valuation methodology for infrastructure and Capital investments consistent with prospect theory. Construction Management and Economics, 38(03), 259–74.

Guerra-Santin, O and Itard, L (2010) Occupants' behaviour: determinants and effects on residential heating consumption. Building Research & Information, 38(03), 318–38.

Hoxha, V (2019) Measuring embodied CO₂ emission in construction materials in Kosovo apartments. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(03), 405–21.

Hu, M, Bergsdal, H, van der Voet, E, Huppes, G and Müller, D B (2010) Dynamics of urban and rural housing stocks in China. Building Research & Information, 38(03), 301–17.

Kotera, Y, Green, P and Sheffield, D (2020) Work-life balance of UK construction workers: relationship with mental health. Construction Management and Economics, 38(03), 291–303.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Work-life balance; mental health; mental health attitudes; Role Theory;
ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2019.1625417
Abstract:
Although the importance of work-life balance (WLB) is related to occupational psychological outcomes in many countries and industries, these relationships have not been explored in UK construction industry, a major sector of the UK economy. This workforce suffers from high rates of mental health problems and low help-seeking. Accordingly, the purposes of this study were to explore relationships between WLB, mental health, attitudes towards mental health problems, along with work schedules. One hundred and forty-four UK workers in the construction industry completed measures of those three constructs. WLB was negatively associated with mental health problems and mental health attitudes. Mental health attitudes did not mediate the relationship between WLB and mental health problems with a small effect size. WLB was the strongest predictor of mental health problems. Mental health problems scores differed by work pattern groups; day time workers had poorer mental health than mixed workers. Findings will help UK construction workers, employers, and organizational researchers deepen their understanding of WLB and identify better solutions to poor WLB and mental health.

Meins, E, Wallbaum, H, Hardziewski, R and Feige, A (2010) Sustainability and property valuation: a risk-based approach. Building Research & Information, 38(03), 280–300.

Mohamed, I F, Edwards, D J, Mateo-Garcia, M, Costin, G and Thwala, W D D (2019) An investigation into the construction industry’s view on fire prevention in high-rise buildings post Grenfell. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(03), 451–71.

Oladunjoye, O A, Proverbs, D G, Collins, B and Xiao, H (2019) A cost-benefit analysis model for the retrofit of sustainable urban drainage systems towards improved flood risk mitigation. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(03), 423–39.

Sharifi, A A and Farahinia, A H (2020) Evaluation of the adaptive reuse potential of historic buildings and proposition of preventive-protective measures. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(03), 493–507.