Research Library

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.

Publisher:

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

Authors:

A Biggs, A Robertson, C Hon, C Sun

Overview:

This study aimed to answer the question, "What combinations of work-related stressors are most likely to determine whether a worker will exhibit poor mental health?” To answer this question, we drew o...

This study aimed to answer the question, "What combinations of work-related stressors are most likely to determine whether a worker will exhibit poor mental health?” To answer this question, we drew on survey responses obtained from 2,715 construction workers.

Publisher:

Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention

Authors:

V Ross, R Wardhani

Overview:

This research reports on the results of the Phase 1 evaluation of the MATES in Construction Apprentices’ training intervention programs. To address industry concerns about bullying and poor mental hea...

This research reports on the results of the Phase 1 evaluation of the MATES in Construction Apprentices’ training intervention programs. To address industry concerns about bullying and poor mental health in construction industry apprentices, MATES have developed a threefold intervention program for apprentices and the wider industry. The MATES training intervention program is comprised of Toolbox, Supervisor, and Apprentices’ resilience training. The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, in close collaboration with MATES developed a two-Phase evaluation strategy for the training.

Publisher:

Frontiers in Psychiatry

Authors:

S Tyler, K Gunn, B Clifford, N Procter

Overview:

This research was designed to generate understandings of drivers and experiences of suicidal ideation and distress among Australian Construction Industry workers, as well as what helped during these e...

This research was designed to generate understandings of drivers and experiences of suicidal ideation and distress among Australian Construction Industry workers, as well as what helped during these experiences. Fifteen participants, from a variety of ACI or closely associated roles, with an average age of 45 years (29–66), engaged in individual, semi-structured interviews. Interviews were audio-recorded with consent and analyzed using descriptive thematic analysis. Eight themes relating to what may drive the presence of suicidal ideation and distress were identified.

Publisher:

MATES in Construction

Authors:

Griffith University

Overview:

This report provides an overview of mental health and suicide prevention in the building and construction industry from August 2021 to August 2022. Data for the report were gathered using three tools ...

This report provides an overview of mental health and suicide prevention in the building and construction industry from August 2021 to August 2022. Data for the report were gathered using three tools – The Blueprint Pillars Survey, The Blueprint Audit Tool and The People at Work - Construction (PAW-CON) survey