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The relationship between workplace bullying and family functioning: A systematic review
Yang Jie1,2, Daniella Mokhtar1, Nurul-Azza Abdullah1
1Centre for Research in Psychology & Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, The National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia.
Plos One
|September 17, 2024
Summary
Workplace bullying significantly impacts family functioning, affecting relationships and well-being. This review highlights the need for further research into the complex interplay between work and family life.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Family Studies
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Extensive research exists on workplace bullying's occupational and health effects.
- The impact of workplace bullying on the family domain remains under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize existing literature on the association between workplace bullying and family functioning.
- To identify key theoretical frameworks, mechanisms, and moderators in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted using PRISMA guidelines across Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and PubMed databases.
- 1347 articles were identified, with 37 meeting the inclusion criteria for analysis.
Main Results:
- All included studies confirmed a direct or indirect link between workplace bullying and family functioning.
- Negative affect, work-family conflict, and burnout were identified as key mediating mechanisms.
- Personal resources were found to moderate the relationship.
Conclusions:
- Workplace bullying has demonstrable consequences for family functioning, often mediated by psychological distress and conflict.
- Current research predominantly uses cross-sectional designs, highlighting a need for longitudinal studies to establish causality and explore diverse contexts.
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