1. Perceptions of Workplace Bullying Narratives: Exploring Attributions.
- Author
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Tye-Williams, Stacy and Ruble, Racheal
- Subjects
BULLYING in the workplace ,WORK environment ,EMOTIONS ,ORGANIZATIONAL performance ,ATTRIBUTION (Social psychology) - Abstract
Working adults (N = 210) read five workplace bullying narratives that varied in level of coherence and emotionality. Participants then completed a survey exploring the relationship between the way bullied targets tell their story and attributions made about the situation and involved parties. Results show coherent stories with little reference to emotion were viewed more positively than non-linear stories where the narrator discussed strong emotion. Finally, when the narrator discussed having strong emotional reactions they were perceived to be more at fault in the situation. This study advances our understanding of narrative telling and attributions in workplace bullying situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2017