@article{ref1,
title="Gender differences in the association between workplace bullying and depression among Korean employees",
journal="Brain sciences",
year="2023",
author="Jung, Sra and Lee, Hee-Jun and Lee, Mi Yeon and Kim, Eun Soo and Jeon, Sang-Won and Shin, Dong-Won and Shin, Young-Chul and Oh, Kang-Seob and Kim, Min-Kyoung and Cho, Sung Joon",
volume="13",
number="10",
pages="-",
abstract="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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2076-3425",
doi="10.3390/brainsci13101486",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13101486"
}