Antecedents and consequences of sexual harassment in organizations: A test of an integrated model.
- 1 January 1997
- journal article
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in Journal of Applied Psychology
- Vol. 82 (4) , 578-589
- https://doi.org/10.1037/0021-9010.82.4.578
Abstract
Sexual harassment of women in organizational settings has recently become a topic of interest to researchers and the general public alike. Although numerous studies document its frequency, the development of conceptual models identifying antecedents and consequences of harassment has proceeded at a slower pace. In this article, an empirical test of a recently proposed conceptual model is described. According to the model, organizational climate for sexual harassment and job gender context are critical antecedents of sexual harassment; harassment, in turn, influences work-related variables (e.g., job satisfaction); psychological states (e.g., anxiety and depression); and physical health. On the basis of a sample of women employed at a large, regulated utility company, the model's predictions were generally supported.Keywords
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