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Workplace incivility has been defined as "low-intensity deviant behaviour with ambiguous intent to harm the target...Uncivil behaviors are characteristically rude and discourteous, displaying a lack of regard for others. Incivility is common in the workplace. Examples of workplace incivility include insulting comments, denigration of the target's work, spreading false rumors, social isolation, among others. Compared to men, women were more exposed to incivility; incivility was associated with psychological distress and reduced job satisfaction.
Workplace violence Although one work-related homicide is too many, work-related homicide is relatively rare. Assault. Workplace assault is much more prevalent. Assaultive behavior in the workplace often produces injury, psychological distress, and economic loss. Studies indicate that women workers had a twofold higher risk of assault than men, and health and social service workers, transit workers, and members of the education sector were at high risk compared to workers in other economic sectors. Studies have established that individuals who witness such violence without being directly victimized are at increased risk for experiencing adverse effects due to vicarious trauma.
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