A Study of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being of Construction Employees in New Zealand: A Focus on Building Resilience
Anzar Mushtaq Wani1, Mahesh Babu Purushothaman1
- Auckland University of Technology
Published in Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024), edited by Ali GhaffarianHoseini, Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini, Farzad Rahimian and Mahesh Babu Purushothaman. Springer Nature, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, volume 591, 2025, pages 180 to 189. DOI 10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_18.
Abstract
The construction industry is vital to New Zealand's economy, accounting for 6.7% of the GDP. Regrettably, mental health concerns have long plagued this sector, yet little research on the mental well-being of construction workers has been conducted in the country. A comprehensive analysis was undertaken to identify factors that impact the mental health of construction employees to address this gap. The study utilized a systematic literature review (SLR) following the PRISMA guidelines, identifying 50 papers meeting the inclusion criteria. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were conducted with construction professionals and labourers to compare and analyze the findings. The results showed that the factors identified through the interviews closely aligned with those uncovered through the SLR. Notably, adherence to Council regulations was found to impact the mental health of construction professionals, while poor physical environments, such as heavy precipitation, were consistently highlighted by both professionals and workers. These findings can be used to formulate effective strategies to enhance the mental well-being of construction workers and provide insights for future studies on the mental health of construction employees in New Zealand.
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Session
Presented in Track B, Friday 8 November 2024, 11:00 to 13:00, room WA 224 B, Auckland University of Technology. Session chair Assoc. Prof. Pernille Christensen.
How to Cite
Wani, A. M., & Purushothaman, M. B. (2025). A Study of Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being of Construction Employees in New Zealand: A Focus on Building Resilience. In A. GhaffarianHoseini, A. GhaffarianHoseini, F. Rahimian, & M. B. Purushothaman (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (SASBE 2024) (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol. 591, pp. 180–189). Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4051-5_18
About the Conference
Presented at SASBE 2024, the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, held in Auckland from 7 to 9 November 2024 and chaired by Professors Ali and Amirhosein GhaffarianHoseini, founders of GDI Academy. The version of record is published by Springer Nature; this page is the conference archive record kept by GDI Academy.