Demographic Influences on Perceived Stressors of Construction Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Huakang Liang, Wenqian Yang, Tianhong Liu and Fan Xia
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Huakang Liang: School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China
Wenqian Yang: School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China
Tianhong Liu: School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China
Fan Xia: School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 7, 1-17

Abstract: Construction work is one of the most stressful occupations in the world, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this reality. This research conducted a detailed investigation on the perceived stressors of different demographic groups among construction workers. Empirical data were collected using a structured questionnaire in the Chinese construction industry. The empirical data were processed using both an independent sample t -test and an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The findings indicated that male workers reported greater workloads than did females. Married workers experienced more pandemic fear and job insecurity, and they were more sensitive to the poor working environment. Highly-educated workers were inclined to be more satisfied with organizational pandemic responses, and had lower job insecurity and role ambiguity, but they experienced heavier workloads. In addition, the differences in work experience and age were statistically significant with regards to job insecurity. This research contributes to the body of knowledge by giving a comprehensive understanding of demographic influences on perceived stressors among construction workers. It also provides valuable insights to identify sensitive demographic groups and promote their health and wellbeing during and after the pandemic.

Keywords: demographic influences; COVID-19; perceived stressors; occupational health; construction workers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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