Construct Validity in Workplace Bullying and Harassment Research

Any form of workplace abuse, be it bullying, sexual or non-sexual harassment, or other forms of workplace violence, represents a significant problem for both workers and organisations. The reality that worker complaints of such abuse are often silenced, frequently for long periods of time, has recently been spotlighted by the #MeToo movement. In this article we focus particularly on workplace bullying (some definitions include harassment). We explore how potential, and actual, complaints of such abuse may silenced—both before complaints are ever made, and also at different points along the complaint or dispute resolution process. We investigate how definitional and naming issues, worker ignorance and incapacity, workplace investigations, (alternative) dispute resolution and the legal pathways available to targets of workplace bullying and harassment may act to silence complaints. We also provide some practical suggestions for the targets of workplace abuse.

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Workplace Bullying in the NHS

Journal of Perioperative Practice ◽

10.1177/175045891102101105 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 21 (11) ◽

pp. 391-394 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jacqueline Randle

Keyword(s):

Patient Care ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Workplace Bullying ◽

Workplace Environment ◽

Sensitive Issue ◽

The Impact ◽

Bullying And Harassment

Bullying is a sensitive issue which is no longer confined to the school playground; adults are increasingly aware that workplace bullying is on the rise. Healthcare workers as well as patients are affected by bullying which can result in anxiety, dismay and powerlessness. The impact of workplace bullying on patient care is identified in this article as this is an under-researched area. The influence of the environment on workplace bullying is also considered. The NHS, like any other organisation, is characterised by circumstances that make bullying and harassment likely. Healthcare workers can minimise these and strategies are offered in this paper to make the workplace environment more positive from both an individual and an organisational perspective.

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Assessment of Workplace Bullying and Harassment: Reliability and Validity of a Japanese Version of the Negative Acts Questionnaire

Journal of Occupational Health ◽

10.1539/joh.o9011 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 52 (1) ◽

pp. 74-81 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Jiro Takaki ◽

Akizumi Tsutsumi ◽

Yasuhito Fujii ◽

Toshiyo Taniguchi ◽

Kumi Hirokawa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Workplace Bullying ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Japanese Version ◽

Negative Acts ◽

Bullying And Harassment

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