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Abdelkhalek, S; Zayed, T; Eltoukhy, A E E (2025) Multifaceted optimization for bridge inspection process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Afolabi, A; Yusuf, A; Akanmu, A (2025) Effect of a passive shoulder-support exoskeleton on muscle activity, range of motion, discomfort, and exertion during painting tasks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Ahmed, K; Leung, M Y; Yang, W; Manu, P (2025) Moderating effects of coping behaviors on stressor-stress relationships of ethnic minority construction workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction workers; coping behaviors; ethnic minority; stress; stressors; questionnaire survey
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/JCEMD4.COENG-15380
- Abstract:
To overcome the shortage of construction workers in developed countries, the construction industry recruits a minority workforce from developing countries. However, ethnic minority construction workers (EM-CWs) experience numerous stressors in the host country that may induce significant stress. Inadequate coping strategies in response to stress could affect overall health and performance in the construction industry. Nevertheless, studies examining the moderating effects of coping behaviors are neither specific to stressors and stress relationships nor tailored to EM-CWs. Therefore, it is essential to have a nuanced understanding of how EM-CWs respond to various stressors and stress, which could be quite different from how native workers respond. The current study adopted the mixed-method approach, including both quantitative and qualitative research methods to achieve research triangulation. A total of 243 valid responses from a questionnaire survey and 17 interviews of EM-CWs were included for data analysis. The results revealed that (1) instrumental support seeking moderates the effects of migration and work-family conflict on emotional stress; (2) instrumental support seeking moderates the effects of work-time pressure on physical stress; and (3) religious-focused coping moderates the effects of demanding physical workload on emotional stress. The study contributes to the development of proactive tailored stress management strategies for EMs, particularly identifying the most effective coping behaviors and understanding complex interaction of stressors, stress and coping behaviors for EM-CWs. Moreover, it is the first empirical study to date that has also included the religious-focused coping in the context of moderators for EM-CWs in stressors-stress relationship. This study offers valuable insight into establishing guidelines and policy for ethnic minorities to manage ethnic diversity and improve multicultural integration successfully within organizations and society.
Bhattacharjee, K; Bugalia, N; Mahalingam, A (2025) Differences in pathways to resilient safety culture for construction projects of different sizes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Chen, Z; Li, T; Qin, L; Jiang, Y (2025) Vision-guided autonomous block loading in a dual-robot collaborative handling framework. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Cuervo, J C and Pheng, L S (2003) Significance of location factors for Singapore transnational construction corporations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(5), 342–53.
Fares, A; Elazouni, A; Al-Alawi, M (2025) Using game theory to negotiate win-win payment terms between contractors and subcontractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Fernández, A I; Jarufe, J; Segarra, P; Cavieres, P (2025) Management of construction planning process in massive underground mining by integrating LPS and cit through action research. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Hong, W T; Whyte, J; Xue, J (2025) A natural language processing-driven framework for policymaking in infrastructure development. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Lee, D; Han, K (2025) Autonomous navigation and positioning of a real-time and automated mobile robotic welding system. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Sciulli, G; Rizzo, P; Kurlander, J; Brozik, B (2025) A comparative analysis of three methodological frameworks for bridge asset management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Shehadeh, A; Alshboul, O (2025) Game theory integration in construction management: A comprehensive approach to cost, risk, and coordination under uncertainty. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Thiruvenghadam, T S; Prakash, A (2025) Emerging paradigms and practices in construction equipment management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Umair, M; Seo, J; Luo, Y; Ahn, C R (2025) Investigating the impact of virtual reality accident experience on construction workers' risk habituation through individual behaviors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Uthai, T; Zhou, T; Ye, Y; You, H; Du, J (2025) Haptics-based robot teleoperation for soft object manipulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Wang, M; Yao, G; Yang, Y; Li, R; Deng, R (2025) A decision support tool for dust prevention and control in construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Xia, N; Ding, S; Zhai, F; Xia, M (2025) Sharing psychological safety climate at the group level among construction workers: The roles of group identification and interactional justice. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Yllmaz, M; Dede, T (2025) Optimizing multiobjective time-cost-quality problems in construction projects: Efficacy of strength Pareto-based rao algorithms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).
Zhou, Y; Liu, J; Pu, X; Ding, Y (2025) Signaling game analysis of transfer mechanisms of PPP projects: Considering investors' moral hazard and adverse selection behavior. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 151(5).