Mental health risks and unsafe behaviors of coal mine workers: a quantitative study based on cultural circle theory

doi:10.16265/j.cnki.issn 1003-3033.2021.S1.023

Abstract

Abstract: In order to study psychological motivation behind coal mine workers' unsafe behaviors in production, based on quantitative survey method and cultural circle theory, quantitative analysis was conducted on how different levels of cultural circles protected miners from insomnia, depression, anxiety, neuroticism and other mental risks, and relationship between such psychological risks and unsafe production behaviors, including illegal operation and improper use of protective equipment, was studied. The results show that the two are significantly related. Employees suffering from insomnia, anxiety and depression have more unsafe behaviors and greater work safety risks. Moreover, family support and organizational culture have a positive impact on improving their sleep quality and relieving depression and anxiety. Practicing people-oriented caring management concept is helpful for work safety in enterprises.

Key words: coal mine workers, unsafe behavior, mental health risks, cultural circle theory, work safety

CLC Number:

X910

GUO Tao, WANG Xiangyao, QIU Siran. Mental health risks and unsafe behaviors of coal mine workers: a quantitative study based on cultural circle theory[J]. China Safety Science Journal, 2021, 31(S1): 129-135.

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