Attitudes To Psychological Stress Among Construction Professionals

Author : Alan Patching
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783030937768

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Attitudes to Psychological Stress Among Construction Professionals by Alan Patching Pdf

This book investigates attitudes to the avoidance and management of stress by project managers within the professional construction industry. The author argues that a widespread toxic culture belonging to the industry substantially contributes to industry stress, and analyses stress impacts among construction professionals, as well as the industry-specific causes of stress. The impacts and causes of stress of construction project managers are compared with those of other employees in the construction industry and with attitudes from across broader industry. The author concludes by establishing a leadership model for government and private organisations to effectively address a construction industry systemic problem head on.

Author : Roine Leiringer,Andy Dainty
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781800375451

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A Research Agenda for Construction Management by Roine Leiringer,Andy Dainty Pdf

This impressive book challenges the orthodoxies that have dominated the construction management research (CMR) field for the past 50 years. Providing a comprehensive framework for understanding the complex and multi-faceted domain of construction, A Research Agenda for Construction Management sets out a range of alternative perspectives which problematise the axioms upon which much CMR knowledge is based and offers new directions for the research community to consider.

Author : Mei-yung Leung,Isabelle Yee Shan Chan,Cary Cooper
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118456415

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Stress Management in the Construction Industry by Mei-yung Leung,Isabelle Yee Shan Chan,Cary Cooper Pdf

This systematic review of stress management in construction will help an understanding of the issues and theory as well as offering practical recommendations. addresses the growing concern to make work in construction healthier, safer, and more productive integrates research results, survey statistics and scenario analyses to reveal underlying causes of stress offers recommendations for reducing Stress

Author : Susan Cartwright,Cary L. Cooper
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0761901930

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Managing Workplace Stress by Susan Cartwright,Cary L. Cooper Pdf

`Written primarily for the employee, this book is a gold mine of easily assimilated information and ideas which should also be of value to anyone working in human resources' - Personnel Today`Much of the literature on stress tends to be either academic or research-based, or otherwise focuses on the more practical aspects of stress management. Managing Workplace Stress strikes a balance between the two in providing background and discussion that puts many areas of work-related stress into context, as well as giving helpful practical advice on managing particular stressors' - People ManagementStress in the workplace is an ever-increasing problem and its consequences, such as higher rates of absenteeism, reduced productivity and increased health compensation claims, are widespread. This book examines the causes of the increase in work-related stress.Susan Cartwright and Cary L Cooper focus particularly on the stress created by organizational changes including job redesign, reallocation of roles and responsibilities, and the accompanying job insecurities. They highlight the everyday stressors likely to impact upon managers and employees - for example, working with difficult people and managing increased work loads - and offer useful strategies for dealing with these various situations.

Author : Mark Jackson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781317318040

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Stress in Post-War Britain by Mark Jackson Pdf

In the years following World War II the health and well-being of the nation was of primary concern to the British government. The essays in this collection examine the relationship between health and stress in post-war Britain through a series of carefully connected case studies.

Author : Imriyas Kamardeen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000367850

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Work Stress Induced Chronic Diseases in Construction by Imriyas Kamardeen Pdf

This book aims to fill a gap in the current construction health and safety research and discover new knowledge about work stress induced chronic diseases among construction industry professionals. In achieving these aims, the book investigates: the nature and extent of psychosocial stressors experienced by construction professionals, stress management tactics applied and the impact on mental health the prevalence and occurrence patterns of serious chronic conditions such as insomnia, obesity, musculoskeletal disorders and vision impairment aetiological pathways from job stressors through chronic diseases to job performance. While there are many studies, policies and regulations aiming to look after the health of construction workers, little attention is paid to construction professionals. By applying advanced analytical methods to data collected in a national survey of construction professionals in Australia, the author presents new scientific evidence which can be used to help establish equitable workers' compensation treatments and outcomes for construction professionals in line with other professions. Moreover, the research and analysis are underpinned by theories and literature from public health and epidemiological disciplines in addition to literature from construction, and work health, safety and wellbeing domains. It is essential reading for any health policy makers and researchers in the fields of health and safety and construction management.

Author : Clinton Aigbavboa,Wellington Thwala,Douglas Aghimien
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 817 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031224348

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Towards a Sustainable Construction Industry: The Role of Innovation and Digitalisation by Clinton Aigbavboa,Wellington Thwala,Douglas Aghimien Pdf

This book gathers papers from the 12th Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Postgraduate Research Conference, which was held at the International Convention Centre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa, from July 10 to 12, 2022. The conference directly addresses the objectives of SDG9: “Building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation”. Moreover, the conference is designed to promote capacity development and transformation within the built-environment space by providing an all-inclusive platform to established and emerging researchers to discuss the recent advancements needed to move the industry forward.

Author : Helen Lingard,Michelle Turner
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781000864731

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Work, Health and Wellbeing in the Construction Industry by Helen Lingard,Michelle Turner Pdf

This book covers a wide range of topics relating to the health and wellbeing of the construction workforce. Based on more than two decades of work examining various aspects of workers’ health and wellbeing, the book addresses a key topic in construction management: how the design of work environments, construction processes and organisation of work impact upon construction workers’ physical and psychological health. Occupational health is a significant problem for the construction industry. However, the subject of health does not receive as much attention in occupational health and safety research or practice as the subject of safety. Traditional management approaches (focused on the prevention of accidents and injuries) are arguably ill-suited to addressing issues of workers’ health and wellbeing. This book seeks to explain how workers' health and wellbeing are impacted by working in the construction sector, and suggest ways in which organisations (and decision makers within them) can positively shape workplaces and practices in ways that better support construction workers to maintain healthy and productive working lives. Including chapter summaries and discussion questions to encourage student readers to reflect on and formulate their own viewpoints about the issues raised in each chapter, the book has the potential to be used as a textbook in undergraduate or postgraduate occupational health and safety, or construction management courses dealing with occupational health and safety. It could also be used as supplementary recommended reading in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in architecture, engineering or management.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780415132435

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Register of Educational Research in the United Kingdom, 1992-1995 by Anonim Pdf

This latest volume of the Register of Educational Research in the United Kingdom lists all the major research projects being undertaken in Britain during the latter months of 1992, the whole of 1993 and 1994 and the early months of 1995. Each entry provides names and addresses of the researchers, a detailed abstract, the source and amount of the grant(where applicable), the length of the project and details of published material about the research.

Author : Jing Li,Weisheng Lu,Yi Peng,Hongping Yuan,Daikun Wang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1833 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789819936267

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Proceedings of the 27th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate by Jing Li,Weisheng Lu,Yi Peng,Hongping Yuan,Daikun Wang Pdf

This book presents the proceedings of CRIOCM 2022 (27th International Conference on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate), sharing the latest developments in real estate and construction management around the globe. The conference was organized by the Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management (CRIOCM) working in close collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Written by international academics and professionals, the book discusses the latest achievements, research findings, and advances in frontier disciplines in the field of construction management and real estate. Covering a wide range of topics, including spatial planning and land use innovation, integration and application of BIM and GIS, low-carbon built environment, post-pandemic resilient cities development, housing and social governance, real estate market and urban policy, real estate finance and economics, intelligent construction and smart city, built environment for healthy living, and construction management in the post-COVID-19 era, the discussions provide valuable insights into the implementation of advanced construction project management and real estate market in China and abroad. The book offers an outstanding resource for academics and professionals

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health Social Norms
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309439121

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Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health Social Norms Pdf

Estimates indicate that as many as 1 in 4 Americans will experience a mental health problem or will misuse alcohol or drugs in their lifetimes. These disorders are among the most highly stigmatized health conditions in the United States, and they remain barriers to full participation in society in areas as basic as education, housing, and employment. Improving the lives of people with mental health and substance abuse disorders has been a priority in the United States for more than 50 years. The Community Mental Health Act of 1963 is considered a major turning point in America's efforts to improve behavioral healthcare. It ushered in an era of optimism and hope and laid the groundwork for the consumer movement and new models of recovery. The consumer movement gave voice to people with mental and substance use disorders and brought their perspectives and experience into national discussions about mental health. However over the same 50-year period, positive change in American public attitudes and beliefs about mental and substance use disorders has lagged behind these advances. Stigma is a complex social phenomenon based on a relationship between an attribute and a stereotype that assigns undesirable labels, qualities, and behaviors to a person with that attribute. Labeled individuals are then socially devalued, which leads to inequality and discrimination. This report contributes to national efforts to understand and change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that can lead to stigma and discrimination. Changing stigma in a lasting way will require coordinated efforts, which are based on the best possible evidence, supported at the national level with multiyear funding, and planned and implemented by an effective coalition of representative stakeholders. Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change explores stigma and discrimination faced by individuals with mental or substance use disorders and recommends effective strategies for reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek treatment and other supportive services. It offers a set of conclusions and recommendations about successful stigma change strategies and the research needed to inform and evaluate these efforts in the United States.

Author : Tachia Chin,Francesco Caputo,Chien-liang Lin,Fengpei Hu
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832504796

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Understanding Cognitive Differences Across Cultures: Integrating Neuroscience and Cultural Psychology by Tachia Chin,Francesco Caputo,Chien-liang Lin,Fengpei Hu Pdf

Author : Hongling Guo,Dongping Fang,Weisheng Lu,Yi Peng
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1687 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811952562

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Proceedings of the 26th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate by Hongling Guo,Dongping Fang,Weisheng Lu,Yi Peng Pdf

This book of CRIOCM 2021 (26th International Conference on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate) presents the latest developments in real estate and construction management around the globe. The conference was organized by the Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management (CRIOCM) working in close collaboration with Tsinghua University. Written by international academics and professionals, the book discusses the latest achievements, research findings and advances in frontier disciplines in the field of construction management and real estate. Covering a wide range of topics, including building information modeling, big data, geographic information systems, housing policies, management of infrastructure projects, intelligent construction and smart city, real estate finance and economics and urban planning and sustainability, the discussions provide valuable insights into the implementation of advanced construction project management and real estate market in China and abroad. The book offers an outstanding resource for academics and professionals.

Author : Bassam Hassan,Ali Mohammed
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781803561851

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Supportive and Palliative Care and Quality of Life in Oncology by Bassam Hassan,Ali Mohammed Pdf

This book examines supportive and palliative care and quality of life in cancer patients. Chapters address such topics as anxiety, depression, and delirium in terminally ill cancer patients, ethics in palliative care, palliative care medications, assisted suicide and euthanasia, and much more.

Author : Syed M. Ahmed,Paul Hampton,Salman Azhar,Amelia D. Saul
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030484651

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Collaboration and Integration in Construction, Engineering, Management and Technology by Syed M. Ahmed,Paul Hampton,Salman Azhar,Amelia D. Saul Pdf

This book gathers papers presented at the 11th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, held in London in 2019. Bringing together a diverse group of government agencies, academics, professionals, and students, the book addresses issues related to construction safety, innovative technologies, lean and sustainable construction, international construction, improving quality and productivity, and innovative materials in the construction industry. In addition, it highlights international collaborations between various disciplines in the areas of construction, engineering, management, and technology. The book demonstrates that, as the industry moves forward in an ever-complex global economy, multi-national collaboration is crucial, and its future growth will undoubtedly depend on international teamwork and alliances.