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BRAIN SCIENCES
Volume 13, Issue 10, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13101486
Keywords
workplace mental health; workplace bullying; depression; gender difference
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This study examines the relationship between workplace bullying and the prevalence of depression, finding that workplace bullying has a significant impact on employees' mental health, particularly for male employees. It emphasizes the importance of implementing anti-bullying strategies and policies, as well as providing mental health resources and support to address workplace bullying.
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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