Personal Networks and Psychological Distress among Construction Workers: Gendered Insights for Addressing Mental Health Concerns

Abstract

AbstractConstruction workers experience increased psychological distress and high rates of suicide compared to similar workers in other industries. Personal networks are an important resource to support mental health, yet little is known about the ...A visual summary of research findings on personal networks of construction workers. The graphic highlights high suicide rates and the impact of personal network structures on well-being. It shows that distressed workers tend to have more negative ...Practical ApplicationsConstruction workers face high levels of psychological distress and suicide risk, and little is known about how their personal relationships affect their mental health. This study surveyed a diverse range of construction workers ...