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Workplace Aggression and Violence

Merve Mamacı(FENERBAHCE UNIVERSITY)0000-0001-7882-3670
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187–212
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2023-04-01
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In this study, it is aimed to present a conceptual framework for workplace violence and aggression based on literature, to draw attention to the subject by emphasizing the factors that lead to workplace violence, the consequences of workplace violence and the preventions that can be taken regarding workplace violence.

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Amaç & Hipotez:Violence is a serious problem for Turkey as it is in the world.
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Temel Bulgular & Veri:It is inevitable that violence, which is observed in all areas of social life, is also seen in work life.
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Sonuç & Katkı:In this study, it is aimed to present a conceptual framework for workplace violence and aggression based on literature, to draw attention to the subject by emphasizing the factors that lead to workplace violence, the consequences of workplace violence and the preventions that can be taken regarding workplace violence.
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📍Kapsam:Genişletilmiş Akademik Örneklem
⚙️Değişkenler:Violence · Workplace violence · Aggression

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Violence is a serious problem for Turkey as it is in the world. It is inevitable that violence, which is observed in all areas of social life, is also seen in work life. Workplace violence includes incidents that occur in workplaces and sometimes not in the workplace but in social environments related to work, which can include psychological violence such as threats, harassment, intimidation, as well as physical violence. Workplace aggression and violence negatively effect human health and social integrity. Anyone can be a target of violence. In addition, working conditions and work-related factors can also lead to violence. In this study, it is aimed to present a conceptual framework for workplace violence and aggression based on literature, to draw attention to the subject by emphasizing the factors that lead to workplace violence, the consequences of workplace violence and the preventions that can be taken regarding workplace violence.

Abstract

Violence is a serious problem for Turkey as it is in the world. It is inevitable that violence, which is observed in all areas of social life, is also seen in work life. Workplace violence includes incidents that occur in workplaces and sometimes not in the workplace but in social environments related to work, which can include psychological violence such as threats, harassment, intimidation, as well as physical violence. Workplace aggression and violence negatively effect human health and social integrity. Anyone can be a target of violence. In addition, working conditions and work-related factors can also lead to violence. In this study, it is aimed to present a conceptual framework for workplace violence and aggression based on literature, to draw attention to the subject by emphasizing the factors that lead to workplace violence, the consequences of workplace violence and the preventions that can be taken regarding workplace violence.

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Mamacı, M. (2023). Workplace Aggression and Violence. Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler ve Eğitim Dergisi, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 8, 187–212. https://ajindex.com/articles/1571528

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