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International Journal of Law and Management: From muddiness to madness: an examination of decent work and mental health in the Ghanaian mining industry
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Abstract
Purpose – Building on the emerging literature on the psychology of working theory, this study aims to
examine the impact of decent work on employees’ mental health as well as the association between the
dimensions of decent work on employees’ mental health.
Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative data were collected from 260 employees working in the
Ghanaian mining industry.
Findings – Data analysis showed a positive significant relationship between decent work and employee
mental health. Furthermore, access to health care, adequate compensation and hours that allow for free time
and rest related positively and significantly with employee mental health. However, the relationships between
physical and interpersonal safe working conditions, organizational values that complement family and social
values and employee mental health were not significant.
Originality/value – The findings extend the emerging literature relative to the influence of decent work on
mental health in developing country context, specifically, sub-Saharan Africa where concerns for decent work
have become extremely relevant because of the experience of extreme poverty and unemployment that
characterize the region.
Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah - Personal Name
Justice Mensah - Personal Name
Ruth Boakyewaa and Grace Asare - Personal Name
Justice Mensah - Personal Name
Ruth Boakyewaa and Grace Asare - Personal Name
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EMERALD INSIGHT
2023
ENGLAND
JURNAL ILMU HUKUM
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APA Citation
Kwesi Amponsah-Tawiah. (2023).International Journal of Law and Management:
From muddiness to madness: an
examination of decent work and
mental health in the Ghanaian
mining industry.(Electronic Thesis or Dissertation). Retrieved from https://localhost/etd