[Workplace bullying and health complaints: the moderating role of physiological activation]. / Acoso psicológico en el trabajo y problemas de salud: el papel moderador de la activación fisiológica.
Psicothema
; 23(2): 227-32, 2011 Apr.
Article
in Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21504674
ABSTRACT
Previous research has shown that workplace bullying is related to several negative outcomes. In this line of research, few studies have focused on possible moderators of the experience of bullying. The aim of the present study was to examine the moderating role of physiological activation, measured as systolic blood pressure, in the relationship between bullying and health problems. The sample was made up of 213 employees, who filled in a questionnaire about health and well being, and participated in a voluntary medical check-up that was carried out by an independent Occupational Health Service. Results revealed that physiological activation strengthened the relationship between bullying and health problems, so that those with high levels of blood pressure reported more health complaints in bullying situations. These results are in line with the allostatic load theory.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Stress, Psychological
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Health Status
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Workplace
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Bullying
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Hypertension
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Patient_preference
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
Es
Journal:
Psicothema
Journal subject:
PSICOLOGIA
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Spain
Publication country:
ES
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ESPANHA
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ESPAÑA
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SPAIN