ECONOMIC AND MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF TRUCK DRIVERS
Keywords:
Truck drivers' mental health, motivational factors, economic factors, road safety, driving fatigue, sleep deprivation, occupational stress.Abstract
This article examines the economic and motivational factors that influence the mental health of truck drivers. Particular attention is given to the effects of inadequate remuneration, excessive workloads, sleep deprivation, fatigue, and motivation associated with financial incentives. Based on the findings of contemporary international studies, the paper demonstrates that poor working conditions, long driving hours, and performance-based payment systems adversely affect drivers' psychological well-being, occupational safety, and overall quality of life. Furthermore, the study highlights the relationship between economic pressure, work motivation, and the increasing prevalence of fatigue-related road accidents, emphasizing the importance of improving working conditions to protect drivers' mental health and ensure road safety.
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