Deikus Mykolas, Vveinhardt Jolita
Department of Theology, Faculty of Catholic Theology, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Vytautas Kavolis Interdisciplinary Research Institute, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Front Psychol. 2024 Nov 26;15:1481718. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1481718. eCollection 2024.
Workplace bullying is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide, leading to severe psychological and social consequences. This study examines the factors influencing the decisions of religious individuals who have experienced workplace bullying, with an explicit focus on their choice to seek help from their religious community. The study involved respondents from various religious groups, most of whom were Roman Catholic. The research employs a cross-sectional design, integrating quantitative analysis with qualitative insights. Data from 1,231 respondents were analyzed via descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, and content analysis methods. The main coping strategies identified were self-coping and seeking help within a close, trusted environment. Attitudes toward the religious organization (subjective norms) consistently predicted help-seeking decisions more accurately than access to religious counseling (perceived behavioral control) or personal values. This research provides one of the first empirical insights into how religious communities can actively mitigate the psychological impact of workplace bullying, offering a novel perspective on the intersection of faith and mental health. The findings suggest that religious organizations could be crucial in supporting victims by enhancing outreach and counseling services, contributing to a holistic approach to workplace well-being. These findings have significant implications for religious communities, highlighting their potential to support their members in times of active distress.
职场霸凌是一个普遍存在的问题，影响着全球数百万人，会导致严重的心理和社会后果。本研究考察了影响经历过职场霸凌的宗教人士决策的因素，尤其关注他们向宗教团体寻求帮助的选择。该研究的受访者来自不同宗教团体，其中大多数是罗马天主教徒。这项研究采用横断面设计，将定量分析与定性见解相结合。通过描述性统计、相关性分析、回归分析和内容分析方法，对1231名受访者的数据进行了分析。确定的主要应对策略是自我应对以及在亲密、信任的环境中寻求帮助。对宗教组织的态度（主观规范）始终比获得宗教咨询服务（感知行为控制）或个人价值观更能准确预测寻求帮助的决策。这项研究首次提供了关于宗教团体如何积极减轻职场霸凌心理影响的实证见解，为信仰与心理健康的交叉领域提供了新视角。研究结果表明，宗教组织通过加强外展和咨询服务来支持受害者方面可能至关重要，有助于采取全面方法促进职场福祉。这些发现对宗教团体具有重要意义，凸显了它们在成员处于困境时提供支持的潜力。
