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Sexual harassment: identifying risk factors

E A O'Hare1, W O'Donohue

  • 1Department of Psychology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb 60115, USA.

Archives of Sexual Behavior
|January 12, 1999
PubMed
Summary

A new four-factor model better predicts sexual harassment than other models. Key risk factors include unprofessional workplaces, sexist atmospheres, and lack of knowledge about grievance procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Sexual harassment is a complex issue with various proposed etiological models.
  • Existing models include biological, organizational, sociocultural, and sex role spillover perspectives.
  • A comprehensive understanding of risk factors is crucial for prevention and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate a new four-factor model for understanding the etiology of sexual harassment.
  • To compare the predictive power of the four-factor model against existing models.
  • To identify specific workplace and personal risk factors associated with sexual harassment.

Main Methods:

  • A quantitative study involving 266 female university faculty, staff, and students.
  • Utilized the Sexual Experience Questionnaire to assess sexual harassment.
  • Administered a questionnaire to measure various risk factors, including environmental and personal characteristics.

Main Results:

  • The proposed four-factor model demonstrated superior predictive accuracy compared to alternative models.
  • Key predictors of sexual harassment were identified as an unprofessional work environment, a sexist atmosphere, and insufficient knowledge of formal grievance procedures.
  • Specific environmental and personal characteristics were found to be associated with increased risk.

Conclusions:

  • The four-factor model provides a robust framework for understanding sexual harassment.
  • Workplace environment characteristics, particularly unprofessionalism and sexism, are significant contributors to sexual harassment.
  • Improving awareness and accessibility of grievance procedures may help mitigate sexual harassment incidents.

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