Journal article
Depression, suicide risk, and workplace bullying: A comparative study of fly-in, fly-out and residential resource workers in Australia
Australian Health Review, Vol.44(2), pp.248-253
2019
Abstract
Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to establish whether clinical depression and increased suicide risk differed between Australian fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers and their residential counterparts in the resources sector. We also sought to identify whether bullying and social support were associated with depression and suicide risk in this cohort.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used. Completed questionnaires were received from 751 respondents who were employed in the Australian resources sector. Primary outcomes were assessed with the Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Hopelessness Scale and Negative Acts Questionnaire – Revised. A general linear model was used to examine the association between depression, hopelessness and predictive factors.
Results: The results of a general linear model analysis demonstrated that depression (partial η2 = 0.02; P = 0.01) and hopelessness (partial η2 = 0.02; P = 0.02) were significantly higher in residential than FIFO workers. In addition, bullying was significantly associated with higher levels of depression (partial η2 = 0.11; P = 0.001) and hopelessness (partial η2 = 0.04; P = 0.001). Finally, increased social support was significantly associated with lower depression rates (partial η2 = 0.13; P = 0.001) and hopelessness (partial η2 = 0.14; P = 0.001).
Conclusions: Interventions should be delivered to reduce depression and hopelessness in Australian resource workers, particularly through addressing workplace bullying and enhancing social support.
Details
- Title
- Depression, suicide risk, and workplace bullying: A comparative study of fly-in, fly-out and residential resource workers in Australia
- Authors/Creators
- P. Miller (Author/Creator)L. Brook (Author/Creator)N.J. Stomski (Author/Creator)G. Ditchburn (Author/Creator)P. Morrison (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Australian Health Review, Vol.44(2), pp.248-253
- Publisher
- CSIRO
- Identifiers
- 991005540646207891
- Copyright
- © AHHA 2019
- Murdoch Affiliation
- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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