Previous studies have typically relied on simpler statistical methods or qualitative analyses

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Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 2 journals. Those papers have been cited 49 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 6 representative gaps

• How Does Supportive Leadership Impact the Safety Behaviors of the New Generation of Construction Workers? (2025) · Behavioral Sciences · cited 9× · doi

  There is a lack of research on the specific relationship between supportive leadership and safety behaviors among new-generation construction workers. Prior studies have focused on the general relationship between leadership styles and safety behaviors, but have not examined the mediating role of safety self-efficacy and the moderating role of team safety climate.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: there lack research specific relationship between supportive leadership
• How Does Supportive Leadership Impact the Safety Behaviors of the New Generation of Construction Workers? (2025) · Behavioral Sciences · cited 9× · doi

  expanding the sample to include new-generation construction workers from construction enterprises of varying sizes and across different geographic locations, - optimizing measurement tools by developing more accurate and effective scales, - employing longitudinal research designs or experimental methods, - exploring other potential mediators and moderators such as individual safety cognition and safety culture

  generalfuture-work section
  Keywords: expanding sample include new-generation construction workers enterprises varying
• How Does Supportive Leadership Impact the Safety Behaviors of the New Generation of Construction Workers? (2025) · Behavioral Sciences · cited 9× · doi

  The study identifies the challenge of improving safety behaviors among new-generation construction workers, particularly in the context of the construction industry's growth and development. The research highlights the need to address the gap in understanding the relationship between supportive leadership and safety behaviors among new-generation construction workers. The study also notes the challenge of applying leadership styles in construction safety management, particularly in terms of promoting safety compliance and safety participation.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: study identifies challenge improving safety behaviors among new-generation
• Examining the Role of Psychological Symptoms and Safety Climate in Shaping Safety Behaviors Among Construction Workers (2025) · Behavioral Sciences · cited 8× · doi

  Construction workers face challenging work environments, including physical strain, long hours, and limited social interaction, which contribute to psychological distress. The study identifies the challenge of addressing psychological symptoms and safety climate in shaping safety behaviors among construction workers. The study highlights the challenge of providing practical implications to improve safety behaviors among construction workers.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: construction workers face challenging work environments including physical
• Cognitive Bias and Unsafe Behaviors in High-Altitude Construction Workers Across Age Groups (2025) · Buildings · cited 7× · doi

  Previous studies have typically relied on simpler statistical methods or qualitative analyses. The moderating role of work experience in the relationship between cognitive bias and unsafe behavior has been overlooked. There is a need to address generational differences in safety management strategies within the construction industry.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: previous studies have typically relied simpler statistical methods
• Cognitive Bias and Unsafe Behaviors in High-Altitude Construction Workers Across Age Groups (2025) · Buildings · cited 7× · doi

  The study identifies the challenge of addressing generational differences in safety management strategies within the construction industry. It highlights the need to mitigate the impact of safety cognition bias and reduce risk-taking behaviors among high-altitude workers. The study notes the challenge of customizing safety training programs for the specific challenges of the construction industry.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies challenge addressing generational differences safety management

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