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Modeling the factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites : A cross-regional multigroup analysis

A good workplace well-being (WWB) has many positive impacts on individuals and organizations. Prior studies indicate that physical, psychological and social well-being factors positively influence WWB. Nevertheless, it is essential to acknowledge that these factors may exhibit variations across diff...

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Main Authors: Afiqah R., Radzi, Anandh, K. S., Ahmad Rizal, Alias, Algahtany, Mohammed, Abdul Rahimi, Abdul Rahman
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Language:English
English
Published: Emerald Publishing 2024
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T Technology (General)
TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42150/1/Modeling%20the%20factors%20affecting%20workplace%20well-being%20at%20construction%20sites.pdf
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spelling my.ump.umpir.421502024-09-30T04:51:16Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42150/ Modeling the factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites : A cross-regional multigroup analysis Afiqah R., Radzi Anandh, K. S. Ahmad Rizal, Alias Algahtany, Mohammed Abdul Rahimi, Abdul Rahman T Technology (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) A good workplace well-being (WWB) has many positive impacts on individuals and organizations. Prior studies indicate that physical, psychological and social well-being factors positively influence WWB. Nevertheless, it is essential to acknowledge that these factors may exhibit variations across different regions, cultural contexts and workplace environments. Therefore, this study aims to explore and validate the relationships between physical, psychological and social well-being factors and WWB at construction sites across different regions, using Malaysia and India as case studies. Design/methodology/approach: A conceptual model was proposed between physical, psychological and social well-being factors and WWB at construction sites. Then, a questionnaire survey was developed based on the proposed model and distributed to construction industry practitioners in both countries. In total, 316 responses were collected and analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and multigroup analysis. Findings: The analyses indicate that the proposed model on physical, psychological and social well-being factors and WWB at construction sites is valid. Also, the model has no significant differences between the two countries. Thus, the findings show that the physical, psychological and social well-being factors are similarly affecting WWB at construction sites in both countries. Originality/value: The originality of the study lies in its holistic and cross-regional examination of WWB at construction sites. The insights gained from this study provide evidence for promoting good health and well-being in the construction industry. Moreover, this study seeks to provide insights that transcend geographical boundaries, offering valuable implications for promoting WWB practices in construction projects worldwide. Emerald Publishing 2024 Article PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42150/1/Modeling%20the%20factors%20affecting%20workplace%20well-being%20at%20construction%20sites.pdf pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42150/2/Modeling%20the%20factors%20affecting%20workplace%20well-being%20at%20construction%20sites_A%20cross-regional%20multigroup%20analysis_ABS.pdf Afiqah R., Radzi and Anandh, K. S. and Ahmad Rizal, Alias and Algahtany, Mohammed and Abdul Rahimi, Abdul Rahman (2024) Modeling the factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites : A cross-regional multigroup analysis. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. pp. 1-24. ISSN 1726-0531. (In Press / Online First) (In Press / Online First) https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-07-2023-0322 https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-07-2023-0322
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English
topic T Technology (General)
TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
spellingShingle T Technology (General)
TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Afiqah R., Radzi
Anandh, K. S.
Ahmad Rizal, Alias
Algahtany, Mohammed
Abdul Rahimi, Abdul Rahman
Modeling the factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites : A cross-regional multigroup analysis
description A good workplace well-being (WWB) has many positive impacts on individuals and organizations. Prior studies indicate that physical, psychological and social well-being factors positively influence WWB. Nevertheless, it is essential to acknowledge that these factors may exhibit variations across different regions, cultural contexts and workplace environments. Therefore, this study aims to explore and validate the relationships between physical, psychological and social well-being factors and WWB at construction sites across different regions, using Malaysia and India as case studies. Design/methodology/approach: A conceptual model was proposed between physical, psychological and social well-being factors and WWB at construction sites. Then, a questionnaire survey was developed based on the proposed model and distributed to construction industry practitioners in both countries. In total, 316 responses were collected and analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and multigroup analysis. Findings: The analyses indicate that the proposed model on physical, psychological and social well-being factors and WWB at construction sites is valid. Also, the model has no significant differences between the two countries. Thus, the findings show that the physical, psychological and social well-being factors are similarly affecting WWB at construction sites in both countries. Originality/value: The originality of the study lies in its holistic and cross-regional examination of WWB at construction sites. The insights gained from this study provide evidence for promoting good health and well-being in the construction industry. Moreover, this study seeks to provide insights that transcend geographical boundaries, offering valuable implications for promoting WWB practices in construction projects worldwide.
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author Afiqah R., Radzi
Anandh, K. S.
Ahmad Rizal, Alias
Algahtany, Mohammed
Abdul Rahimi, Abdul Rahman
author_facet Afiqah R., Radzi
Anandh, K. S.
Ahmad Rizal, Alias
Algahtany, Mohammed
Abdul Rahimi, Abdul Rahman
author_sort Afiqah R., Radzi
title Modeling the factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites : A cross-regional multigroup analysis
title_short Modeling the factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites : A cross-regional multigroup analysis
title_full Modeling the factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites : A cross-regional multigroup analysis
title_fullStr Modeling the factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites : A cross-regional multigroup analysis
title_full_unstemmed Modeling the factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites : A cross-regional multigroup analysis
title_sort modeling the factors affecting workplace well-being at construction sites : a cross-regional multigroup analysis
publisher Emerald Publishing
publishDate 2024
url http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42150/1/Modeling%20the%20factors%20affecting%20workplace%20well-being%20at%20construction%20sites.pdf
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42150/2/Modeling%20the%20factors%20affecting%20workplace%20well-being%20at%20construction%20sites_A%20cross-regional%20multigroup%20analysis_ABS.pdf
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42150/
https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-07-2023-0322
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