Investigating Relationship between Workplace Bullying and Supervisor Support, Coworker Support, and Work Environment in Healthcare

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine what influences bullying in the workplace. The methodology is supported by studies grounded on social exchange theory. An efficient sampling strategy was used to collect data from a representative sample of the government agency's population. A modified questionnaire was used to collect data from 297 workers at Basic Health Units in the Dera Ismail Khan area (BHUs). Dependability was analyzed with the use of reliability statistics. The 19-item scale was used to quantify the variable in this investigation, and its alpha value of.735 indicates its validity (WPB). Regression analysis in SPSS was used to examine the data. Positive and significant relationships were found between workplace bullying and factors such as the work environment, the support of coworkers, and the support of superiors. Results from a regression analysis of the factors influencing workplace bullying confirmed the importance of setting, management, and social support.