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Enhancing Employee Wellbeing by Ethical Leadership in the Construction Industry: The Role of Perceived Organizational Support

Jiajia Cheng; Lianying Zhang; Yuan Lin; Haiyan Guo; Shaoping Zhang

Frontiers in Public Health

2022 September

DOI: 110.3389/fpubh.2022.935557

Frontiers Media SA

Licence Label: CC BY 4.0

This study explores how ethical leadership can improve employee wellbeing in high-pressure environments like construction. It shows that leaders who act fairly, show integrity, and genuinely care about their teams can positively influence how employees feel at work. A key finding is that this happens through perceived organisational support, when employees feel valued and supported, their wellbeing improves. The research highlights that leadership behaviour alone isn’t enough; it must translate into real, everyday support. Overall, it reinforces the importance of trust, fairness, and visible support in shaping healthier workplace experiences.

This research highlights that leadership only improves wellbeing when it is backed by real organisational support.

  • Ethical leadership directly contributes to improved employee wellbeing
  • Feeling supported by the organisation is a key driver of positive outcomes
  • Leadership behaviour must translate into tangible support, not just intent
  • Fairness, trust, and integrity shape how employees experience work
  • High-pressure environments require stronger leadership and support systems
  • Organisational support acts as a bridge between leadership and wellbeing
  • Employees respond positively when they feel valued and recognised
  • Wellbeing is influenced by both leadership style and organisational culture

© 2022 Cheng, Zhang, Lin, Guo and Zhang. The original work remains the intellectual property of the authors and publisher. Commentary by The Well Crowd. © The Well Crowd Ltd. 2026. All rights reserved. This content provides a summary and independent commentary on the original research and does not reproduce the original publication. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional or medical advice. No part of this content may be reproduced or distributed without prior written permission.

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