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Workplace violence: a study of Turkish workers
Serpil Aytac1, Veysel Bozkurt, Nuran Bayram
1Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey.
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics : JOSE
|December 14, 2011
Summary
Workplace violence affects nearly half of Turkish workers, leading to increased depression, anxiety, and stress. Most incidents go unreported, highlighting a silent epidemic with no existing support systems.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Workplace violence is a significant issue affecting employee well-being.
- Understanding the prevalence and impact in diverse sectors is crucial.
- Lack of reporting and support exacerbates the problem.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of workplace violence among Turkish workers.
- To investigate the types of violence experienced across different sectors.
- To assess the psychological impact on victims and identify existing support gaps.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous self-reported data collected via printed questionnaires.
- Survey distributed to volunteer participants across various industries.
- Response rate of 79.0% (1708/2161) achieved.
Main Results:
- Workplace violence prevalence reported at 44.8%.
- Verbal violence and mobbing were most common; physical violence victims were predominantly male, while females experienced verbal, psychological, and sexual violence.
- Victims often remained silent, with few legal actions taken; psychological well-being indicators (depression, anxiety, stress) deteriorated.
Conclusions:
- Workplace violence is a pervasive, underreported issue in Turkey.
- Significant negative psychological impacts are linked to exposure.
- Absence of preventive measures and social support systems is evident.
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