Sexual Harassment in Healthcare: Classification of Harassers and Rationalizations of Sex-based Harassment Behavior

Author(s)
Minichiello, Victor
Madison, Jeanne
Publication Date
2001
Abstract
This study identified how 16 Australian registered nurses classified sex-based harassers and explained their own behavior and the behavior of the harasser. A qualitative research design, relying on in-depth interviews, was used to collect the data. The study found that harassment is linked to gender roles and that the harassed are reluctant to blame the harasser--the harassed had 'sound' rationalizations for harassment. Awareness of the interactional dynamics of self-blame and these rationalizations will help nurse executives ensure a harassment-free workplace.
Citation
The Journal of Nursing Administration, 31(11), p. 534-543
ISSN
1539-0721
0002-0443
Link
Language
en
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Title
Sexual Harassment in Healthcare: Classification of Harassers and Rationalizations of Sex-based Harassment Behavior
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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