Correlation Study of Emotional Labor, Self-esteem and Perceived Health Status of Construction Supervisors

Abstract

Background/Objectives: We investigated the factors that negatively affect construction supervisors due to deterioration in the construction industry. The purpose of this study was to examine the correlation of emotional labor, self-esteem and perceived health status of construction supervisors.Method/Statistical Analysis: To achieve our objectives, the cross-sectional descriptive design was used with a total subject of 102 construction supervisors. Data were analyzed with independent t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation coefficients.Findings: Emotional labor was statistically significant in the presence of spouse (t = -2.03, p = .045), salary (F = 4.38, p = .015) and job satisfaction (F = 7.41, p = .001). Self-esteem was significantly associated with age (F = 4.53, p = .013), religion (t = 3.77, p <.001), salary (F = 9.35, p <.001) and job satisfaction (F = 7.84, p = .001), and the presence of hobbies (t = 2.00, p = .049). There was a statistically significant difference in perceived health status between the presence of religion (t = 2.65, p = .010) and job satisfaction (F = 5.80, p = .004). The mean score of emotional labor was 2.50 out of 5.00, self-esteem was 2.83 out of 5.00, and perceived health status was 3.20 out of 5.00. There were statistically positive correlations between self-esteem and perceived health status(r=.27, p<.005). The higher the self - esteem, the higher the perceived health status. However, emotional labor and self-esteem were not statistically significant. Emotional labor and perceived health status were not statistically significant.Improvements/Applications: Further research is needed to find other possible affecting perceived health status of construction supervisors. It is necessary to develop a health promotion program and to verify its effectiveness to improve the health of construction supervisors.