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Bi, L, Ren, B, Zhong, D and Hu, L (2015) Real-Time Construction Schedule Analysis of Long-Distance Diversion Tunnels Based on Lithological Predictions Using a Markov Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Boz, M A and El-adaway, I H (2015) Creating a Holistic Systems Framework for Sustainability Assessment of Civil Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Kaminsky, J and Javernick-Will, A (2015) Theorizing the Internal Social Sustainability of Sanitation Organizations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Kashani, H, Ashuri, B, Shahandashti, S M and Lu, J (2015) Investment Valuation Model for Renewable Energy Systems in Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Lee, S (2015) Determination of Priority Weights under Multiattribute Decision-Making Situations: AHP versus Fuzzy AHP. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Lei, Z, Han, S, Bouferguène, A, Taghaddos, H, Hermann, U and Al-Hussein, M (2015) Algorithm for Mobile Crane Walking Path Planning in Congested Industrial Plants. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Leung, M, Bowen, P, Liang, Q and Famakin, I (2015) Development of a Job-Stress Model for Construction Professionals in South Africa and Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction professional; Hong Kong; Job control; Job demand; Job support; South Africa; Stress; Labor and personnel issues;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000934
- Abstract:
The construction industry is a stressful working environment. Tasks that are simultaneously high in job demand while low in job control and job support generally cause the most stress. This paper examines and compares the stress levels and the job demand, control, and support experienced by construction professionals (CPs) in South Africa (SA) and Hong Kong (HK). The construction industries of both regions are similar in terms of their practices and procedures, given their colonial roots. Using regression analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM), a job-stress model for CPs in both regions is developed. The results of t-tests show that CPs from SA reported greater job demands, higher levels of job control, and less job support and stress than their HK counterparts. Job control and job demand predicted the stress levels of CPs in both countries in the regression and SEM analyses. However, job support was a significant predictor of stress for only the HK and not the SA CPs. Practical recommendations are provided for managers and organizations in both countries to address the problems of stress among CPs, including organizing social gatherings, job reallocation, and the implementation of fair compensation policies. The current study investigated the difference in the stressors and stress of CPs in two geographically disparate regions with similarity in their construction practices, enhancing our understanding of stress management in the construction industry. In addition, several practical recommendations have been proposed for the management of stress for CPs in the two regions.
Li, H, Xu, Z and Demeulemeester, E (2015) Scheduling Policies for the Stochastic Resource Leveling Problem. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Liao, C (2015) Optimal Inspection Strategies for Labor Inspection in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Lu, W, Zhang, L and Li, Z (2015) Influence of Negotiation Risk Attitude and Power on Behaviors and Outcomes When Negotiating Construction Claims. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Mostafa, M A and El-Gohary, N M (2015) Semantic System for Stakeholder-Conscious Infrastructure Project Planning and Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Russell, M M, Liu, M, Howell, G and Hsiang, S M (2015) Case Studies of the Allocation and Reduction of Time Buffer through Use of the Last Planner System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).
Sun, Y and Zhang, L (2015) Balancing Public and Private Stakeholder Interests in BOT Concessions: Minimum Revenue Guarantee and Royalty Scheme Applied to a Water Treatment Project in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(02).