The Relationship between Error Management, Safety Climate, and Job-Stress Perception in the Construction Industry: The Mediating Role of Psychological Capital

Job stress (JS) is a significant issue in the construction industry of developing countries. This study aims to examine impact error-management climate (EMC), safety (SC), and psychological capital (PC) (as mediator) on employee JS industry, establish relationships between these constructs. A questionnaire survey was conducted gather data from 144 respondents. The study’s hypothesized were tested using partial-least-squares structural-equation modeling (PLS-SEM). analysis indicated positive association EMC PC. Conversely, did not have negative JS. also established constructive relationship SC PC, Regarding mediation, PC found partially mediate effect JS, accounting for 55% variance accounted (VAF). innovative contribution lies exploring limited research within investigating interactions among SC, EMC,