Workplace Stressors and Their Influence on the Mental Health of Construction Workers

Mental health challenges are of major concern in the construction industry. Previous research has identified the stressors responsible for these challenges, but the goal of this study is to evaluate the importance of each and understand why they differ across personal and workplace characteristics. To achieve this, a survey questionnaire was developed to gather first-hand information about the mental health challenges experienced in the construction sector. The survey was distributed to 343 construction workers, and the responses revealed that the top-ranked stressors are heavy workloads, long working hours, and work-related fatigue. The results of one-way ANOVA revealed significant differences in levels of stress caused by variables such as marital status, job role, and number of children, with married individuals reporting higher stress related to financial insecurity and work-life imbalance, and workers with more children reporting more difficulty in balancing family responsibilities with long working hours. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the key mental health stressors faced by construction professionals and highlight the role that demographics play in their ranking.