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[Gender differences in workplace bullying].
P Campanini1, Silvia Punzi, Emanuela Carissimi
1Università degli Studi di Milano, Dipartimento di Medicina del Lavoro, Milano. paolo.campanini@unimi.it
La Medicina Del Lavoro
|December 19, 2006
Summary
Workplace bullying disproportionately affects women, particularly those aged 34-44. Men face elevated risks after 55, with differing harassment types based on gender.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Limited research exists on gender differences in workplace bullying.
- International agencies highlight the importance of gender in workplace harassment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and describe gender-specific differences in workplace bullying victims.
- To analyze Italian survey data on workplace bullying and gender.
Main Methods:
- A survey of 243 subjects (124 males, 119 females) identified as workplace bullying victims.
- Data collected via an ad hoc questionnaire on personal, workplace, and bullying circumstances.
Main Results:
- Females exhibited a higher prevalence of workplace bullying compared to males.
- Women aged 34-44 were at increased risk; men over 55 remained at elevated risk.
- Gender influences the nature of workplace harassment, targeting personal values in women and work performance in men.
Conclusions:
- Women often experience bullying related to personal values and emotional factors.
- Men are more frequently targeted based on work performance.
- Sexual harassment can initiate or be part of broader psychological harassment.
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