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[Socioprofessional variables involved in mobbing in nursing].
Joana Fornés-Vives1, M Angeles Martínez-Abascal Martínez, Gloria García-Banda García
1Departamento de Enfermería y Fisioterapia, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, España. joana.fornes@uib.es
Enfermeria Clinica
|June 27, 2008
Summary
Workplace mobbing affects approximately one in five nurses in the Balearic Islands, with bosses being the primary perpetrators. This study highlights the need for health institutions to address hostile behaviors to protect workers' health and dignity.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Context:
- Workplace mobbing is a significant issue in healthcare settings.
- Nurses in the Balearic Islands were surveyed to understand the prevalence and nature of hostile behaviors.
- Socio-professional variables associated with mobbing experiences were examined.
Purpose:
- To determine the type, frequency, and cause of hostile behaviors experienced by nurses.
- To identify socio-professional variables linked to workplace mobbing.
- To assess the prevalence of mobbing among nurses in the Balearic Islands.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study of 464 nurses in the Balearic Islands used the Psychological Mobbing Questionnaire.
- 17.2% of nurses reported experiencing mobbing, with higher rates in men (22.4%) than women (14.5%).
- Common mobbing behaviors included information distortion, criticism, and lack of professional consideration, primarily perpetrated by superiors.
Impact:
- Findings suggest a notable prevalence of workplace mobbing among nurses in the region.
- Health institutions should implement measures to ensure a safe and respectful work environment.
- Further research is needed due to the study's low response rate, but results underscore the importance of addressing worker well-being.
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