Research Library

Publisher:

Oxford Academic

Authors:

J Gullestrup, S Thomas, T King, A LaMontagne

Overview:

Each year, more than 700 000 people die by suicide globally, the majority of whom are men. The United Nations and World Health Organization have set targets to reduce suicide rates by one-third by 203...

Each year, more than 700 000 people die by suicide globally, the majority of whom are men. The United Nations and World Health Organization have set targets to reduce suicide rates by one-third by 2030. While large-scale suicide prevention programmes are required to meet these targets, diffusion of these types of initiatives is difficult—particularly with male populations. This qualitative study investigated the MATES in Construction suicide prevention programme in Australia. Guided by Social Identity Theory and the Social Identity Model for Collective Action, the study aimed to understand why construction workers chose to volunteer and advocate for industry-based suicide prevention programmes, and how their worker identity, solidarity and relationships impacted their volunteering and advocacy.

Publisher:

MATES in Construction WA and the University of Western Australia

Authors:

M Kyron, J Carpini, L Kanse, G Yeo

Overview:

To date, local [WA] industry has been lacking reliable data that provides a quality insight into the challenges faced by workers on site and within their personal lives. Results from this report under...

To date, local [WA] industry has been lacking reliable data that provides a quality insight into the challenges faced by workers on site and within their personal lives. Results from this report underscore the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions and the promotion of supportive workplace practices. Addressing these challenges will improve the overall wellbeing of construction workers and create a safer industry. By implementing targeted mental health policies, fostering positive workplace relationships, and providing accessible support services, the construction industry can take meaningful steps toward reducing suicide rates and promoting a safer, healthier work environment.

Publisher:

Science Direct

Authors:

R Loudoun, A Biggs, A Robertson, K Townsend, A Troth

Overview:

While the quality of supervisor-worker relationships are important in their own right, there are a multitude of ways in which supervisors exert influence on the work environment that extend beyond the...

While the quality of supervisor-worker relationships are important in their own right, there are a multitude of ways in which supervisors exert influence on the work environment that extend beyond the dynamics of the dyadic relationships, including clarifying role expectations and allocating resources to balance workloads. The dearth of valid and reliable measures to assess aspects of the work environment that influence (and are influenced by) the quality of supervisor-worker relationships is a critical barrier to implementing effective mental health interventions in the workplace.

Publisher:

Report submitted to MATES in Construction by The Centre for Work, Organisation and Well-Being, Griffith University

Authors:

A Biggs, A Robertson, K Townsend, C Hon

Overview:

This review aims to build a strong empirical foundation for the Blueprint for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Building and Construction Industry. It involves analysing research on empirica...

This review aims to build a strong empirical foundation for the Blueprint for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Building and Construction Industry. It involves analysing research on empirical interventions published before and after the original inception of the Blueprint in 2017 and best practices in enhancing mental health at work. Combining these sources is crucial for creating workplace mental health programs grounded in empirical evidence and characterised by forward-thinking innovation aimed at addressing a broad spectrum of issues while adhering to rigorously validated intervention theories.

Publisher:

Preprints.org

Authors:

P Greacen, V Ross

Overview:

There is a lack of literature specifically examining the workplace bullying of apprentices and trainees in traditional, male-dominated sectors such as the Australian building and construction industry...

There is a lack of literature specifically examining the workplace bullying of apprentices and trainees in traditional, male-dominated sectors such as the Australian building and construction industry. Using social identity theory (SIT), the aim of this study was to gather the attitudes, thoughts, and feelings of construction industry leaders to better understand how social identification (i.e., group membership) impacts bullying on targets and perpetrators, and the willingness to report bullying for targets and bystanders.

Publisher:

Centre for Work Organisation and Wellbeing, Griffith University

Authors:

R Loudoun, A Biggs, A Robertson

Overview:

The evaluation uses a mixed method study incorporating a quasi-experimental research design where we evaluate the impact of the Respond training on the participants over time, focusing on the program’...

The evaluation uses a mixed method study incorporating a quasi-experimental research design where we evaluate the impact of the Respond training on the participants over time, focusing on the program’s content, the process used to deliver the program and the context of how the program is used in practice.

Publisher:

University of Melbourne

Authors:

T King, H Maheen, Y Taouk, A LaMontagne

Overview:

Given similarities between the construction and mining sectors in terms of occupations (predominantly labourers and skilled trades workers), composition (male-dominated), and normative factors (preval...

Given similarities between the construction and mining sectors in terms of occupations (predominantly labourers and skilled trades workers), composition (male-dominated), and normative factors (prevalence of traditional masculine norms), it is possible that rates of suicide among mining workers are similar to that of construction workers. Other research has found high levels of psychological distress among mining workers, and mining specific factors such as the rising prevalence of FIFO and DIDO arrangements may also increase risk among mining workers.

Publisher:

Report submitted to MATES in Construction by The Centre for Work, Organisation and Well-Being, Griffith University

Authors:

A Biggs, A Robertson, K Townsend, C Hon

Overview:

This report delivers a critical evaluation of the current landscape of mental health and suicide prevention within the Australian building and construction sector. It encapsulates a period from 2022 t...

This report delivers a critical evaluation of the current landscape of mental health and suicide prevention within the Australian building and construction sector. It encapsulates a period from 2022 to 2023, providing a dual perspective encompassing both employer and employee viewpoints. The analysis is underpinned by data collated using the current Blueprint Pillars Audit Tool, which has captured responses from 116 organisations over the last 18 months, representing a workforce of 11,756 individuals directly employed by the organisation and over 45,000 construction workers under supervision of the organisation.

Publisher:

Health Promotion International

Authors:

J Gullestrup, T King, S L Thomas, A D La Montagne

Overview:

This systematic review examined the available evidence for the effectiveness of the MATES program and is reported according to PRISMA guidelines. A literature search resulted in the inclusion of 12 pe...

This systematic review examined the available evidence for the effectiveness of the MATES program and is reported according to PRISMA guidelines. A literature search resulted in the inclusion of 12 peer-reviewed articles published between January 2010 and February 2023 containing primary data of evaluations of MATES. There was evidence of the effectiveness of the MATES program in improving mental health and suicide prevention literacy, helping intentions and reducing stigma.

Publisher:

The University of Queensland

Authors:

L Wittenhagen and C Meurk

Overview:

This report summarises preliminary findings from a nation-wide consultation with the aim to validate a definition of distress, and to further explore what distress and help-seeking means to the indivi...

This report summarises preliminary findings from a nation-wide consultation with the aim to validate a definition of distress, and to further explore what distress and help-seeking means to the individuals working within the construction industry. The findings contained in this report will be further analysed and interpreted in the development of a manuscript and submitted to an international peer reviewed journal.