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Workplace bullying: a systematic review of risk factors and outcomes
Ist Teil von
Theoretical issues in ergonomics science, 2006-05, Vol.7 (3), p.311-327
Ort / Verlag
Taylor & Francis Group
Erscheinungsjahr
2006
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Quelle
Taylor & Francis
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Background: Studies investigating workplace bullying started in the early 1990s in Scandinavian countries. Research has been conducted regarding bullying definitions, behaviours, prevalence rates, risk factors and outcomes such as sickness absences, psychological effects, chronic and cardiovascular diseases and lower job satisfaction. To date, no systematic review has been conducted regarding this subject.
Objectives: To investigate the association between (1) workplace factors and bullying and (2) workplace bullying and various outcomes.
Methods: A critical appraisal was conducted twice after a thorough review of published studies. A definition and a model of workplace bullying are provided.
Results: Results showed associations between organizational problems and workplace bullying and between a victim's personality and workplace bullying. In some cases, strong associations between workplace bullying and a victim's well-being and performance were found.
Conclusions: Results cannot be generalized since there are several confounders and covariates that needed to be considered. There is also a lack of research investigating the characteristics of bullies.