Research Library

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis Online

Authors:

S Tyler, H Hunkin, K Pusey, K Gunn, B Clifford, N Procter

Overview:

With research suggesting an increased risk of suicide for those employed in the construction industry the present review aimed to provide an updated, targeted, and rigorous estimate of the relative ri...

With research suggesting an increased risk of suicide for those employed in the construction industry the present review aimed to provide an updated, targeted, and rigorous estimate of the relative risk of suicide for this population. Access article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13811118.2022.2131488?scroll=top&needAccess=true

Publisher:

MATES in Construction

Authors:

H Maven, A LaMontagne, T King

Overview:

To inform its ongoing suicide prevention efforts, and to provide an evidence base for targeted workplace mental health literacy, MATES seeks to understand suicide trends among Australian construction ...

To inform its ongoing suicide prevention efforts, and to provide an evidence base for targeted workplace mental health literacy, MATES seeks to understand suicide trends among Australian construction workers. This report documents the updated examination of suicide mortality among Australian male construction workers relative to non-construction workers. We use the latest suicide mortality statistics obtained from the National Coronial Information Service to examine trends across the years between 2001 and 2019.

Publisher:

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Authors:

S Tyler, K Gunn, A Esterman, B Clifford, N Procter

Overview:

Suicide in the Australian Construction Industry (ACI) is a significant issue, however minimal understanding of suicidal ideation prevalence, as well as the potential role psychosocial job adversity an...

Suicide in the Australian Construction Industry (ACI) is a significant issue, however minimal understanding of suicidal ideation prevalence, as well as the potential role psychosocial job adversity and increased adherence to traditional masculine norms may play in its presence, is apparent. A representative sample of Australian men were used to create initial understandings of prevalence of suicidal ideation, psychosocial job adversities and level of adherence to traditional masculine norms for the ACI in comparison to a general population comprised of the remaining employed males from Other Industries.

Publisher:

American Psychological Association

Authors:

S Tyler, H Hunkin, K Pusey, K Gunn, B Clifford, H McIntyre, N Procter

Overview:

Research suggests construction industry workers (CIWs) face increased suicide vulnerability. The current study synthesizes international evidence examining rates, risk, and drivers of CIW suicide. Twe...

Research suggests construction industry workers (CIWs) face increased suicide vulnerability. The current study synthesizes international evidence examining rates, risk, and drivers of CIW suicide. Twenty-five potential drivers were identified and classified as personal- or industry-related. Disentanglement highlighted the relevance of previously understood personal drivers, need for future focus on industry drivers, and potential interplay between drivers.

Publisher:

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health

Authors:

T King, A LaMontagne

Overview:

In many parts of the world, construction workers are at elevated risk of suicide. Here, we examine the extent to which construction workers may be differentially exposed to the economic effects of COV...

In many parts of the world, construction workers are at elevated risk of suicide. Here, we examine the extent to which construction workers may be differentially exposed to the economic effects of COVID-19. LINK TO ARTICLE: https://doi.org/10.1177/1403494821993707

Publisher:

Frontiers in Psychiatry

Authors:

V Ross, A Mathieu, R Wardhani, J Gullestrup, K Kolves

Overview:

This Australian study applied an exploratory sequential mixed methods design to explore issues faced by apprentices, estimate the prevalence of bullying and explore the factors associated with bullyin...

This Australian study applied an exploratory sequential mixed methods design to explore issues faced by apprentices, estimate the prevalence of bullying and explore the factors associated with bullying and the mental health of apprentices.

Publisher:

BRANZ

Authors:

G Jenkins, J Atkinson

Overview:

The specific aims of this research were to re-examine the definition of the construction industry (and re-define if necessary), clarify the numbers of suicide in the New Zealand construction industry ...

The specific aims of this research were to re-examine the definition of the construction industry (and re-define if necessary), clarify the numbers of suicide in the New Zealand construction industry and calculate the industry specific suicide rate. Accurate suicide data for the industry is critical for monitoring suicide trends and providing a baseline for assessing the effectiveness of suicide prevention initiatives.

Publisher:

The University of Queensland

Authors:

C Meurk and L Wittenhagen

Overview:

In June 2021, MATES in Construction Queensland hosted an industry consultation breakfast and workshop at which construction industry representatives came together to examine what ‘distress’ means to p...

In June 2021, MATES in Construction Queensland hosted an industry consultation breakfast and workshop at which construction industry representatives came together to examine what ‘distress’ means to people in the construction industry. This report summarises the key findings of this consultation process.

Publisher:

BRANZ

Authors:

M Wilson, K Bryson, J Bartolo

Overview:

This study is the first phase of an ongoing MATES evaluation programme in New Zealand. It evaluated the efficacy and impact of the General Awareness Training (GAT) on the workers’ attitudes towards su...

This study is the first phase of an ongoing MATES evaluation programme in New Zealand. It evaluated the efficacy and impact of the General Awareness Training (GAT) on the workers’ attitudes towards suicide, help-offering, and help-seeking. It also produced evidence and baseline data to measure impact and inform further development and refinement of the MATES programme in New Zealand.

Publisher:

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Authors:

T Pearce, L Bugeja, S Wayland, M Maple

Overview:

Despite high rates of critical incidents (CIs) in working class occupations, there is a significant gap in our understanding of responses to these events. In this study, we aimed to inform a response ...

Despite high rates of critical incidents (CIs) in working class occupations, there is a significant gap in our understanding of responses to these events. In this study, we aimed to inform a response training module by synthesising the key elements of pre-, during- and post-incident responses to CIs and suicide in the workplace.