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For example, it has been found that targets of workplace aggression report lower levels of well-being. [19] Other studies have shown that aggression in the workplace can cause the victims of such behaviors to suffer from health problems and displaced aggression - including perpetuating aggression towards random strangers in the street. [ 40 ]
Stress is the most predominant health effect associated with bullying in the workplace. Research indicates that workplace stress has significant negative effects that are correlated to poor mental health and poor physical health, resulting in an increase in the use of "sick days" or time off from work. [110]
To take one example from a recent Indeed survey, 35% of Black workers said they “code switch” at work, which means they change their language, tone, or personal style to fit into dominant ...
Thus, the negative social distress faced in workplaces is linked with increased consumption of alcohol. [32] Moreover, because workplace harassment cannot be clearly delineated like sexual or racial harassment, victims do not counteract by legal and institution responses. [32] Rather, they rely on drinking to cope with the emotional distress. [32]
Other research has also shown that people with high scores on a psychopathy rating scale were more likely to engage in bullying, again indicating that psychopaths tend to be bullies in the workplace. [28] A workplace bully or abuser will often have issues with social functioning.
Research has shown if a person has a supportive environment in their work setting, they are more likely to have a more satisfied life. Research has shown that social undermining exists in a separate and distinct continuum when looking at positive workplace behavior (e.g. social support). [citation needed]
A summary of research conducted in Europe suggests that workplace incivility is common there. [2] In research on more than 1000 U.S. civil service workers, Cortina, Magley, Williams, and Langhout (2001) found that more than 70% of the sample experienced workplace incivility in the past five years. [2]
Research has shown that one's level of Machiavellianism can be a major factor in situations where workplace manipulation is involved because this trait can have an effect on the ability for an individual to "fit" into a highly political work environment. [32] Research has found individuals with Dark Triad traits are drawn to entrepreneurship.