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Sexual harassment: Have we made any progress?

James Campbell Quick1, M Ann McFadyen1

  • 1Department of Management, The University of Texas at Arlington.

Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
|October 13, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Sexual harassment (SH) remains a significant occupational health issue. While SH complaints have declined, complexities arise with evolving definitions and diverse workforces, necessitating continued focus on prevention.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Sociology of Work

Background:

  • Sexual harassment (SH) is a persistent occupational health problem.
  • Previous research in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology highlighted SH in 1998.
  • Progress in reducing SH over two decades shows mixed results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate progress in addressing sexual harassment in organizations over the past two decades.
  • To examine changes in SH complaint trends, including by gender and resolution outcomes.
  • To explore definitional complexities and consequences of SH in diverse workforces.

Main Methods:

  • Review of SH complaint data and trends over a 20-year period.
  • Analysis of SH definitional approaches and their implications.

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  • Examination of organizational and individual consequences of SH.
  • Consideration of the role of bystanders in SH prevention.

    • Main Results:

    • A 28% decline in overall SH complaints was observed.
    • An increase in SH complaints filed by males was noted.
    • There was an increase in the percentage of merit resolutions and monetary benefits for SH complaints.
    • Definitional ambiguity of SH persists, complicating analysis, especially with diverse workforces.

    Conclusions:

    • Sexual harassment is a preventable, though not always predictable, occupational health problem.
    • Addressing SH requires a nuanced understanding of its evolving nature and impact.
    • Emphasis on bystander intervention is crucial for future prevention strategies in science and practice.