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Resilience to Social Bullying in Academia: A Phenomenological Study
Diane Wieland1, Janice M Beitz
1Author Affiliations: Associate Professor of Nursing (Dr Wieland), School of Nursing & Health Sciences, La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Professor of Nursing (Dr Beitz), Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey.
Abstract:
While social bullying, negative workplace behaviors, and incivility are receiving scholarly attention, no research study could be identified targeting resilience to social bullying in nursing programs. This article describes a phenomenological study that investigated resilience to social bullying. Seventeen self-identified bullied nurse faculty were audiotaped. Colaizzi's method guided data analysis. Multiple themes reflected 3 chronologic periods: during bullying, decisional phase, and after bullying. Implications for the health and well-being of nursing faculty are posed.
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