Gender Differences in the Association between Workplace Bullying and Depression among Korean Employees

Autor: Sra Jung, Hee-Jun Lee, Mi Yeon Lee, Eun Soo Kim, Sang-Won Jeon, Dong-Won Shin, Young-Chul Shin, Kang-Seob Oh, Min-Kyoung Kim, Sung Joon Cho
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Brain Sciences, Vol 13, Iss 10, p 1486 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2076-3425
DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13101486
Popis: Workplace bullying is a prevalent issue with a significant impact on employees’ mental health. This study aimed to explore the relationship between workplace bullying and the prevalence of depression, with a particular focus on the role of gender. A total of 12,344 Korean employees aged 19–65 years were included in the study. They completed the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and a score of 16 or higher in CES-D indicated depression. The association between workplace bullying and depression was analyzed using logistic regression analyses. The average CES-D scores were higher for both male and female employees who experienced bullying than for those who did not (p < 0.001). The association between the experience of workplace bullying and the prevalence of depression was statistically significant for both genders, with a stronger correlation observed among male employees (p for interaction < 0.001). Organizations are urged to address workplace bullying, particularly for male employees, through the implementation of anti-bullying strategies and policies, as well as the provision of mental health resources and support.
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