| Document ID (ISN) | 73437 |
| CIS number |
99-1392 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
| Year |
1998 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Rayner C. |
| Title |
Workplace bullying: Do something! |
| Bibliographic information |
Dec. 1998, Vol.14, No.6, p.581-585. 9 ref. |
| Abstract |
Results of two large UK surveys on bullying at work are summarized and data pertinent to occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals are presented. Beyond the pervasiveness of the problem, of particular note are the stress levels apparently caused by bullying at work, and the psychological consequences. The actions of individuals as a result of being bullied are examined, revealing difficulties in finding support and resolving the issue. A case is made that respondents report a culture of acceptance of bullying within their workplaces. It is suggested that a lack of overt action by those in supportive roles such as trade union representatives, personnel managers and OSH professionals can contribute to sustaining this culture. Topics: bullying; discriminatory practices; human behaviour; human relations; neuropsychic stress; psychological effects. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
human relations; discriminatory practices; psychological effects; bullying |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
human behaviour; neuropsychic stress |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Psychology and sociology
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Mental health
Bullying and mobbing
Psychological factors
|
