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Bullying nurses at work: theorizing a gendered experience.

¹Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Contemporary Nurse

|February 22, 2002

Summary

Workplace bullying among nurses stems from early childhood issues, manifesting as hostile projection. This behavior is amplified in masculine environments, with gender-specific bullying styles observed in Canadian research from the 1990s.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Nursing Studies
Organizational Behavior

Background:

Workplace bullying is a significant issue in nursing.
Psychoanalytic theory suggests early caregiver relationships impact adult behavior.
Masculinization of workplaces may influence bullying dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a psychoanalytically based theory of workplace bullying in nursing.
To explore how gender influences bullying behaviors in a masculinized workplace.
To analyze research data from the 1990s to support the theoretical framework.

Main Methods:

Theoretical analysis based on psychoanalytic principles.
Utilization of research data gathered in Canada during the 1990s.
Examination of gendered differences in bullying manifestations.

Main Results:

Workplace bullies exhibit projected hostility due to early developmental deficits.
Masculine workplace environments trigger 'hysterical' protest behaviors.
Gendered bullying patterns observed: women use 'hostile connected' and men use 'hostile separated' approaches.

Conclusions:

Understanding the psychoanalytic roots of bullying is crucial for intervention.
Gender-specific anti-bullying strategies may be necessary.
Theoretical insights can inform the development of effective anti-bullying practices in nursing.

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