EqualEngineers has launched a survey investigating masculinity in engineering. This is a first-of-its-kind research theme for the sector and will build on the findings from the landmark research report two years ago. Findings included:
- Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, with male construction workers 3.7 times more likely to take their own life compared to the national average. Engineering and technology in the UK is a predominantly male profession, with men comprising over 89% of the workforce
- Engineering has a problem with mental ill-health amongst engineers and is losing people to suicide, with men 3.5 times more likely than women to say they have self-harmed or considered taking their own lives
- Only 31% of engineers feel included in the environment they work in, and less than a quarter of engineers would feel comfortable discussing their challenges battling depression, or financial stress with colleagues or their superior.
The masculinity in engineering survey will be open for seven weeks, launching on World Mental Health Day and closing on November 30.
Results from the EqualEngineers Masculinity in Engineering Survey will be reported in Spring 2022 and you can take the survey here.