EXAMINING LATERAL VIOLENCE IN THE NURSING WORKFORCE

The decision to examine the phenomenon of lateral violence within the nursing workforce of a southeastern tertiary care medical center evolved from the strong response of attendees to a nursing presentation on lateral violence. This paper describes the development and testing of the Lateral Violence...

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Published in:Issues in mental health nursing 2007-11, Vol.28 (11), p.1247-1265
Main Authors: Stanley, Karen M., Martin, Mary M., Michel, Yvonne, Welton, John M., Nemeth, Lynne S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Bullying
Female
Humans
Intergroup conflict
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Middle Aged
Models, Psychological
Negative behaviour
Nursing
Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology
Pilot Projects
Southeastern United States
Violence
Violence - prevention & control
Violence - psychology
Violence - statistics & numerical data
Work environment
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Summary:The decision to examine the phenomenon of lateral violence within the nursing workforce of a southeastern tertiary care medical center evolved from the strong response of attendees to a nursing presentation on lateral violence. This paper describes the development and testing of the Lateral Violence in Nursing Survey. This questionnaire, designed to measure perceived incidence and severity of lateral violence, was administered online to 663 nursing staff participants. Forty-six percent of the study participants reported lateral violence as a "very serious" or "somewhat serious" problem, and 65% reported frequently observing lateral violence behaviors among coworkers. Education and effective leadership were found to mediate oppressive and negative behaviors, whereas ineffective leadership was found to exacerbate lateral violence.
ISSN:0161-2840
1096-4673
DOI:10.1080/01612840701651470