Self-labelling versus behavioural experience of workplace bullying: Differences in sector- and industry-level prevalence and sources

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Way, Kirsten Agnes, Jimmieson, Nerina L., Bordia, Prashant and Hepworth, Graham. (2013). Self-labelling versus behavioural experience of workplace bullying: Differences in sector- and industry-level prevalence and sources. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment. 29(2), pp. 83 - 102.
AuthorsWay, Kirsten Agnes, Jimmieson, Nerina L., Bordia, Prashant and Hepworth, Graham
Abstract

This study reports on differences in self-labelling versus the behavioural experience of workplace bullying across sectors and industries for a sample of 6,406 Australian employees, as well as differences in source of workplace bullying. It was found that overall prevalence rates of workplace bullying were 2.9% (self-labelling method) and 4.0% (behavioural experience method). Exposure to workplace bullying was found to decrease with age. There was no significant difference between the public and private sectors, or among industries, in the prevalence of workplace bullying; however, two industries (Construction; Health and Community Services) showed a significantly higher rate of workplace bullying with the behavioural experience method compared to the self-labelling method. For the overall sample, the most prevalent source of workplace bullying was reported to be coworkers (49.1%), followed by clients (35.7%), and then supervisors (27.4%). Subordinates were rated as the source in 7.9% of cases. Closer examination of source as a function of sector and industry revealed a number of significant differences specific to sectors and industries, highlighting the need for tailored approaches for managing workplace bullying.

Year2013
JournalJournal of Health, Safety and Environment
Journal citation29 (2), pp. 83 - 102
PublisherCCH Australia Limited
ISSN1837-9362
Scopus EID2-s2.0-84886696052
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Page range83 - 102
Research GroupPeter Faber Business School
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