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  • 1University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. jberdahl@rotman.utoronto.ca

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Summary

Sexual behavior at work, including jokes and propositions, negatively impacts employee well-being. Even when employees report enjoying it, exposure to workplace sexual behavior is linked to adverse psychological and work outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • Workplace Behavior
  • Employee Well-being

Background:

  • Workplace sexual behavior is often perceived as harmful.
  • Previous research has not extensively examined its typical impact on employees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the actual effects of workplace sexual behavior on employee well-being.
  • To determine if enjoyment of sexual behavior mitigates negative outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies surveyed employees (N=238 and N=1,004) from diverse sectors.
  • Participants reported exposure to sexual behavior, enjoyment, and psychological well-being.

Main Results:

  • A significant percentage of employees reported exposure to sexual behavior at work.

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  • Exposure to sexual behavior at work was associated with negative psychological and work well-being, irrespective of enjoyment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Workplace sexual behavior has detrimental effects on employee well-being.
    • Enjoyment does not negate the negative psychological and work outcomes associated with exposure.