Workplace aggression targets ’ vulnerability factor: job engagement

In this study, the authors highlight the need to include contextual factors that may explain differences in impact of workplace aggression and employee wellness. Practical implications – While practitioners may seek to increase job engagement, there appears to be a greater cost should there be workplace aggress ion. Thus, the key implication for practitioners is the importance of prevention of workplace aggression. Originality/value – With this study, the authors illustrate how job engagement may have a “dark side” for individuals. While previous research has shown that job engagement helps prote ct employee wellness, others show engagement decreases after incidents of workplace aggression. The authors suggest those who are engaged and targeted will experience worse outcomes. Also, the authors examine the role of anger for targets of workplace aggression as it relates to fear and strain in t his study.
Source: International Journal of Workplace Health Management - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research