The Impact of Workplace Bullying on Intention to Leave: A Moderated Mediation Model

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Published Jun 1, 2024
https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00286
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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Policy Research

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Nayyra Zeb
Institute of Business Administration Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology Rahim Yar Khan
Ariba Ramzan
Institute of Business Administration Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology Rahim Yar Khan
Rabbia Batool
Institute of Business Administration Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology Rahim Yar Khan
Fizza Batool
Institute of Business Administration Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology Rahim Yar Khan

Abstract

Workplace bullying has emerged as a significant occupational health hazard within the nursing profession, manifesting as persistent exposure to harmful behaviors that are challenging to counter due to power imbalances. This phenomenon has been linked to adverse effects on job retention, with bullied employees exhibiting a higher propensity to leave their jobs. This study explores the relationship between workplace bullying and work disengagement, highlighting how such negative experiences deplete employees' resources, leading to disengagement and increased turnover intentions. The Conservation of Resources (COR) theory underscores the importance of organizational support in mitigating these effects, suggesting that perceived organizational support (POS) can buffer the detrimental impacts of bullying. Specifically, supportive environments can reduce work dissatisfaction and turnover intentions among bullied nurses. The research employs a cross-sectional design, surveying 500 nursing professionals in public and private hospitals in Pakistan to investigate the prevalence and consequences of workplace bullying. The study aims to provide insights into the dynamics of workplace bullying and its implications for nursing staff retention.

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Zeb, N. , Ramzan, A. , Batool, R. and Batool, F. 2024. The Impact of Workplace Bullying on Intention to Leave: A Moderated Mediation Model . Journal of Policy Research. 10, 2 (Jun. 2024), 691–696. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00286.
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