TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Gender differences in the association between workplace bullying and depression among Korean employees
JO  - Brain sciences
A1  - Jung, Sra
A1  - Lee, Hee-Jun
A1  - Lee, Mi Yeon
A1  - Kim, Eun Soo
A1  - Jeon, Sang-Won
A1  - Shin, Dong-Won
A1  - Shin, Young-Chul
A1  - Oh, Kang-Seob
A1  - Kim, Min-Kyoung
A1  - Cho, Sung Joon
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VL  - 13
IS  - 10
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2076-3425
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13101486
ID  - ref1
ER  -