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Employers' Perceptions of Intimate Partner Violence among a Diverse Workforce
Laura J Samuel1, Carrie Tudor, Marc Weinstein
1School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Safety and Health at Work
|September 7, 2012
Summary
Employers need more resources to recognize and respond to intimate partner violence (IPV) in the workplace. Culturally tailored interventions are crucial for diverse populations, including Latina employees.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global public health issue with significant workplace implications.
- Millions are affected annually, with women disproportionately impacted.
- IPV's effects extend into the work environment, impacting productivity and employee well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine employer and supervisor perceptions of IPV within the workplace.
- To specifically target supervisors of Latina employees in small service-sector companies.
- To inform the development of workplace interventions for IPV.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing semi-structured interviews with 14 employers/supervisors.
- Interpretive description methodology to identify key themes.
- Interviews served as a precursor to a larger workplace intervention study.
Main Results:
- Identified factors influencing the recognition of IPV in the workplace.
- Detailed the effects of IPV on the work environment.
- Categorized supervisor responses to IPV (active vs. passive) and summarized their suggestions for workplace interventions.
Conclusions:
- Workplaces require enhanced IPV resources for supervisors, survivors, and coworkers.
- Intervention needs vary by site, necessitating tailored approaches.
- Culturally appropriate interventions are essential for diverse populations, including Latinas.
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