Consequences of Workplace Bullying: Findings from Public Sector via PLS-SEM

Authors : Alptekin Develi, Tuğba Tuğçe Turak

Pages : 1387-1400

Doi:10.29023/alanyaakademik.1302573

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Publication Date : 2023-09-29

Article Type : Research

Abstract :This study aims to determine the predictive power of workplace bullying on work engagement, perceived stress, job satisfaction, and turnover intention in the public sector. The study was patterned with a quantitative research method. Data were collected through survey techniques in March and April 2023. The sample consisted of 218 individuals working in a Special Provincial Administration in Türkiye. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test research hypotheses. According to findings, in descending order, workplace bullying positively contributes to explaining perceived stress first and turnover intention second. Workplace bullying negatively contributes to explaining, thirdly job satisfaction, and, finally, work engagement. The theoretical and practical contributions of the study were discussed, and suggestions were made for further research.
Keywords : Zorbalık, Stres, İşten Ayrılma Niyeti, İş Tatmini, Çalışmaya Tutkunluk