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Correlates and consequences of workplace violence
J W Budd1, R D Arvey, P Lawless
1Industrial Relations Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455-0430, USA. jbudd@csom.umn.edu
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
|April 1, 1996
Summary
Workplace violence, including physical attacks and threats, negatively impacts employees, leading to reduced job satisfaction and increased stress. Nighttime work hours were identified as a key risk factor for workplace violence.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Workplace violence is a significant concern affecting employee well-being and organizational productivity.
- Understanding the risk factors and consequences of workplace violence is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify demographic and workplace characteristics associated with workplace violence.
- To examine the consequences of experiencing physical attacks or threats in the workplace.
Main Methods:
- A random telephone survey was conducted with 598 employees.
- Data on workplace violence incidents, demographic factors, and workplace characteristics were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Nighttime work schedules were the only characteristic consistently associated with a higher risk of workplace violence.
- Victimization was linked to lower job satisfaction, increased job stress, and greater consideration of changing jobs.
- Victims were more likely to bring weapons to work for self-protection.
Conclusions:
- While correlates of workplace violence are not strongly consistent, nighttime work poses a distinct risk.
- Experiencing workplace violence has severe negative consequences on employee mental health and job attitudes.
- The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to mitigate risks and support victims of workplace violence.