The role of piracy in seafarer' mental health and turnover intentions

• Main Author: Cheng, Jemima Wan Ting
• Other Authors: Kelvin Pang Ka Liong
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Maritime studies
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/172834
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Purpose: This study delves into how piracy affects seafarers, focusing on stress, burnout, mental health and turnover intentions. Given the hazardous nature of the maritime industry and the difficulties presented by piracy, the study aims to understand the psychological consequences on seafarers and how these affect their decisions to stay in their job. Methodology: The study adopts a quantitative approach, using questionnaires to gather data from seafarers. The data is then analysed using a variety of statistical techniques, such as T-tests, ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. Results: The results show that piracy has a substantial impact on seafarers' stress levels, adversely affecting their mental health. There is a multifaceted relationship between burnout, mental health, and turnover intentions. In particular, the study found that while poor mental health is associated with greater levels of stress and burnout, turnover intentions are not always necessarily influenced by it. This points to a more in-depth understanding of the reasoning behind seafarers’ decisions on whether to remain in their career. Conclusion: The study emphasises the need for more focused support and approaches to address the mental health issues that seafarers experience. It also emphasises the necessity of more study in this field, considering cultural factors, family dynamics, and individual personality characteristics that could affect how seafarers react to piracy and other difficulties. By highlighting these problems, the study plays a part in deepening our understanding of the mental health conditions faced by seafarers and provides the possibility for improved industry protocols and regulations. Keywords: Piracy, Mental Health, Stress, Burnout, Turnover Intentions