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Objective <p>This systematic review examines the scope and impact of psychosocial risks across diverse occupational sectors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.</p> Method <p>A comprehensive search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases up to May 2024, following PRISMA guidelines and using NIH Quality Assessment Tools. The protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024549301).</p> Results <p>From an initial pool of 2,410 studies, 165 were included in the final analysis, focusing on stress, burnout, job satisfaction, workplace violence, and quality of life. Healthcare and education sectors dominate the research landscape, with nurses and healthcare workers consistently identified as high-risk groups for stress, burnout, and workplace violence. However, critical sectors, such as industrial work, migrant labor, and emerging professions, remain insufficiently explored despite their risks. The findings reveal considerable variations in psychosocial hazards across occupations and countries, with Saudi Arabia contributing most studies. Key factors influencing these risks include workload, staff shortages, and organizational inefficiencies.</p> Conclusion <p>The review highlights a lack of regional comparative studies within the GCC, limiting understanding of cultural, economic, and organizational dynamics exacerbating these risks. Intersectional challenges, including age, gender, and socioeconomic disparities, compound the problem. Cultural stigma surrounding mental health and structural barriers to seeking support, particularly for migrant workers and women, present additional hurdles. This review emphasizes the critical need for targeted, region-specific interventions and inclusive research across underrepresented professions. Future research should inform customized strategies to enhance employee well-being and promote healthier workplaces across the GCC.</p>

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Psychosocial risks and occupational challenges across workplace sectors in Gulf cooperation council countries

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    2025年12月31日

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  • Mouza Alali,
  • Muhammad A. Masood,
  • Raghad Khaled,
  • Shaikha AlQaydi,
  • Lucy Semerjian,
  • Fatma Refaat Ahmed,
  • Cynthia Maharani,
  • Khaled Abass

摘要

Objective

This systematic review examines the scope and impact of psychosocial risks across diverse occupational sectors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

Method

A comprehensive search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases up to May 2024, following PRISMA guidelines and using NIH Quality Assessment Tools. The protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024549301).

Results

From an initial pool of 2,410 studies, 165 were included in the final analysis, focusing on stress, burnout, job satisfaction, workplace violence, and quality of life. Healthcare and education sectors dominate the research landscape, with nurses and healthcare workers consistently identified as high-risk groups for stress, burnout, and workplace violence. However, critical sectors, such as industrial work, migrant labor, and emerging professions, remain insufficiently explored despite their risks. The findings reveal considerable variations in psychosocial hazards across occupations and countries, with Saudi Arabia contributing most studies. Key factors influencing these risks include workload, staff shortages, and organizational inefficiencies.

Conclusion

The review highlights a lack of regional comparative studies within the GCC, limiting understanding of cultural, economic, and organizational dynamics exacerbating these risks. Intersectional challenges, including age, gender, and socioeconomic disparities, compound the problem. Cultural stigma surrounding mental health and structural barriers to seeking support, particularly for migrant workers and women, present additional hurdles. This review emphasizes the critical need for targeted, region-specific interventions and inclusive research across underrepresented professions. Future research should inform customized strategies to enhance employee well-being and promote healthier workplaces across the GCC.