NCJ Number
209777
Journal
Journal of Emotional Abuse Volume: 4 Issue: 3/4 Dated: 2004 Pages: 71-79
Date Published
2004
Length
9 pages
Annotation
This paper examines two forms of workplace abuse, bullying and mobbing, and provides suggestions for identifying these forms of emotional abuse.
Abstract
With the ever-increasing attention being received by workplace violence, the aspects of workplace violence, the forms of workplace violence, and the costs of workplace violence are becoming more visible. Workplace abuse can be defined as a pattern of brutalizing and dehumanizing a person at work which affects mental health by creating stress that can become overwhelming. Research studies show that victims of workplace violence are more likely to be introverted, submissive, demonstrate little independence, and be highly conscientious, anxious, and neurotic. This paper examines two forms of workplace violence that constitute a form of abuse and affects the mental health of victims, bullying and mobbing. Workplace bullying is described as hurtful and repeated mistreatment of people by their bosses, coworkers, or subordinates. Mobbing is a ganging up on someone using rumor, innuendo, discrediting, humiliation, isolation, and intimidation. Organizations need to make changes in their corporate cultures and put policies and procedures in place to deal with workplace abuse. In addition, training of all employees needs to be given for the purpose of recognizing, dealing with, and preventing any and all forms of workplace abuse. References