Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 19, 2026
08:33
A Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Modal Experimental Design for Studying Near-Real-Time Authentic Examination Experiences
Published on: September 4, 2019
Workplace bullying, emotions, and outcomes
1BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo, Norway. Lars.Glaso@bi.no
Violence and Victims
|August 3, 2012
Summary
Workplace bullying impacts job satisfaction and commitment. Emotions act as a key mediator, influencing these occupational outcomes and highlighting the role of emotional experiences in the workplace.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Occupational Health Psychology
Background:
- Workplace bullying is a significant issue affecting employee well-being.
- Understanding the mechanisms linking bullying to job outcomes is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate emotional experiences as mediators between workplace bullying and key occupational outcomes.
- To examine the influence of bullying on job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and intention to leave.
Main Methods:
- Survey methodology with a large sample size (N=5,520).
- Analysis based on Affective Events Theory (AET).
Main Results:
- Emotions were found to partially mediate the relationship between workplace bullying and occupational outcomes.
- Bullying exposure significantly relates to emotional experiences, which in turn affect job satisfaction, commitment, and turnover intentions.
Conclusions:
- Emotional experiences are central to understanding the impact of workplace bullying.
- Interventions addressing emotional responses may mitigate negative effects of bullying on employees.
More Related Videos
12:22Mindfulness in Motion (MIM): An Onsite Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) for Chronically High Stress Work Environments to Increase Resiliency and Work Engagement
Published on: July 1, 2015
08:09Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
Published on: February 11, 2017
Related Concept Videos
02:04Bullying
A modern form of aggression is bullying. As you learn in your study of child development, socializing and playing with other children is beneficial for children’s psychological development. However, as you may have experienced as a child, not all play behavior has positive outcomes. Some children are aggressive and want to play roughly. Other children are selfish and do not want to share toys. One form of negative social interactions among children that has become a national concern is bullying.
01:01Role of Emotions in Social Life
Emotions play a fundamental role in shaping human experience and interactions. The absence of emotions would render life incomplete and fail to capture the essence of human nature. In social psychology, feelings and moods have been extensively studied due to their profound impact on social life and interpersonal relationships. These affective states influence decision-making, behavior, and social perceptions, making them integral to understanding human interactions.Emotions and Social...
01:20Psychological Responses to Stress
Psychological responses to stress encompass the various cognitive and emotional reactions individuals experience when faced with challenging or threatening situations, such as a job loss. Prolonged exposure to stressors can disturb emotional balance, increasing negative emotions (e.g., anxiety and sadness) and diminishing positive emotions (e.g., joy and satisfaction). These persistent emotional shifts are associated with an increased risk of both physical illness and mental health issues, such...
01:27Halo Effect
The halo effect is a cognitive bias in which an individual's overall impression influences judgments about their specific traits. This psychological phenomenon leads people to associate positive characteristics with those they perceive as generally good and negative characteristics with those they view as bad. This effect is particularly influential in social perception, professional evaluations, and decision-making processes.The Psychological Basis of the Halo EffectThe halo effect is rooted...
01:20Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused
Emotion-focused coping refers to a set of strategies aimed at managing the emotional impact of stressors, rather than directly addressing their causes. This approach involves altering one's emotional response to stressful situations to reduce their psychological effects. For example, individuals might talk with a friend or engage in activities like journaling to express their feelings. Such actions can help achieve emotional clarity or release, providing the psychological stability needed to...
01:30Impact of Individuals on Individuals
Human behavior is intricately shaped by social influences that arise from interactions with others in diverse contexts. These influences not only mold beliefs and attitudes but also drive the regulation of behaviors through both direct communication and observational learning. The study of these processes falls within the domain of social psychology, which seeks to understand how individuals are affected by and affect those around them.Mechanisms of Social InfluenceDirect social influence...