Analysis of the Correlation Between Risk Tolerance and Workers’ Safe and Unsafe Behaviors at Construction Sites

doi:10.15683/kosdi.2025.12.31.1016

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Analysis of the Correlation Between Risk Tolerance and Workers’ Safe and Unsafe Behaviors at Construction Sites 건설현장 위험감수성이 작업자의 안전·불안전 행동에 미치는 상관관계 분석: 박정옥¹ㆍ김찬원²ㆍ문유미³*
Jeong Ok Park¹, Chan Won Kim², Yu Mi Moon³*; ¹Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Construction Safety Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
²Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Construction Safety Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
³Visiting Professor, General Graduate School, Kyonggi University, Suwon, Republic of Korea

31 December 2025. pp. 1016-1026

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Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the correlation between risk-taking propensity and workers’ safe and unsafe behaviors in construction sites. Method: Based on prior studies, a theoretical framework was established, and data were collected through surveys. The collected data were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling(SEM) with IBM SPSS Statistics and Amos 26 programs. Result: Among the sub-factors of risk-taking propensity, sensitivity and avoidance had a significant positive effect on promoting safe behavior, while insensitivity and adventurousness did not show a statistically significant impact. Furthermore, interpersonal competence was found to play a crucial mediating role in the relationship between risk-taking propensity and safe behavior. Workers with higher risk sensitivity tended to participate more actively in risk assessments. Conclusion: Based on the findings, the importance of incorporating psychological factors into safety education and management strategies, in addition to physical safety measures, is emphasized. Training to enhance risk sensitivity and programs for developing interpersonal competence were confirmed to contribute to improving safety behavior.

Keywords

Risk Sensitivity

Interpersonal Competence

Avoidance

Sensitivity

Insensitivity

Adventurousness

Safe Behavior

Unsafe Behavior

연구목적: 본 연구는 건설현장에서 위험감수성이 작업자의 안전 및 불안전 행동에 미치는 상관관계를 분석하고자 하였다. 연구방법: 선행 연구를 바탕으로 이론적 기반을 마련하고, 설문을 통해 수집한 데이터를 IBM SPSS Statistics와 Amos 26 프로그램을 활용하여 탐색적 요인분석과 구조방정식 분석하였다. 연구결과: 위험감수성 중 민감과 회피는 안전 행동을 촉진하는데 유의미한 영향을 미쳤으며, 둔감과 감행은 유의미한 영향을 미치지 않았다. 또한, 대인관계능력은 위험감수성과 안전 행동 간의 관계에서 중요한 매개 역할을 하는 것으로 나타났다. 위험감수성이 높은 작업자일수록 위험성평가에 적극적으로 참여하는 경향이 확인되었다. 결론: 연구 결과를 바탕으로, 물리적 안전 조치뿐만 아니라, 심리적 요인을 고려한 안전 교육과 관리 전략의 필요성이 강조되었다. 위험감수성을 높이는 교육과 함께 대인관계능력 개발 프로그램이 안전 행동 향상에 기여할 수 있다는 점을 확인하였다.

키워드

위험감수성

대인관계능력

회피

민감

둔감

감행

안전행동

불안전행동

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Publisher :The Korean Society of Disaster Information
Publisher(Ko) :한국재난정보학회
Journal Title :Journal of the Society of Disaster Information
Journal Title(Ko) :한국재난정보학회논문집
Volume : 21
No :4
Pages :1016-1026
DOI :https://doi.org/10.15683/kosdi.2025.12.31.1016

[1] Fukazawa, N. (1990). “Measurement and potential for transformation of risk sensitivity.” International Journal of Traffic Safety, Vol. 16, pp. 235-248.

[2] Kim, K-S. (2018). The Effects of Emotional Factors and Self-Esteem on Safe and Unsafe Behaviors. Master Thesis, Kyonggi University.

[3] Kim, K-S. (2021). A Study on the Application of Emotional Safety Education Programs for Accident Prevention at Construction Sites, Master Thesis, Kyonggi University.

[4] Kim, Y-H. (2023). The Effect of Strengthening Safety Behavior in Construction Projects on Safety Performance. Ph.D. Dissertation, Kyonggi University.

[5] Kokubu, M. (2009). Study on the Evaluation and Improvement of Drivers' Risk Sensitivity Using a Driving Simulator. Ph.D. Thesis, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan.

[6] Lee, Y-S. (2022). The Effects of Empathy, Communication Skills, and Self-Esteem on Interpersonal Relationship Satisfaction among Nursing Students. Master Thesis, Catholic University of Busan.

[7] Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2013). Workplace Safety Site: Risk Sensitivity [Occupational Health and Safety Keywords]. https://anzeninfo.mhlw.go.jp/

[8] Moon, Y.-M. (2024). “A study on the safety through response analysis evaluation of pre-anxiety behavior and risk sensitivity images.” Journal of Cultural Heritage Disaster Prevention, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 471-483.

[9] Moon, Y.-M. (2024). “Verification of reliability and validity of the SSEIT emotional intelligence model measurement tool.” Journal of Cultural Heritage Disaster Prevention, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 1-9. 10.69756/jnh.2024.9.1.001

[10] Ogawa, K., Renka, I., Nagayama, Y. (1993). “Empirical study on the structure and function of hazard perception.” Applied Psychological Research, Vol. 18, pp. 37-54.

[11] Ohama, Y., Kokubu, M., Takahashi, S., Naito, T. (2008). “A hierarchical risk estimation method for driving environments considering drivers' risk sensitivity.” FIT2008, 7th Forum on Information Technology, Japan, F-025, pp. 369-372.

[12] Park, J.-O. (2024). The Impact of Risk Tolerance in Construction Sites on Safety and Unsafe Behaviors. Master Thesis, Kyonggi University.

[13] Ra, G-H. (2023). Strategies for Enhancing Risk Tolerance to Promote Compliance with Safety Rules among Construction Site Workers. Master Thesis, Seoul National University of Science and Technology.

[14] Shin, S-H. (2022). Development of a Scale for Emotional Safety and Risk Tolerance of Construction Site Workers. Ph.D. Dissertation, Kyonggi University.

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