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Dealingwithworkplace bullying in theAustralian health context: -Ahealthmanagement

trainees’ perspective

Sharlene A Chadwick

University of Technology, Australia

Statement of the Problem:

Studies demonstrate workplace bullying is a significant issue, and one which

warrants an increased research focus. Workplace bullying is increasingly an issue in the health sector. One

identified means of addressing workplace bullying is changing organisational culture through education and

awareness raising. There is a sparse literature regarding the perceptions of health management trainees in

Australia. Given their role as future leaders in this sector, this is a significant gap. Current literature explores

the causes of workplace bullying but does not investigate how health management trainees feel about this

behaviour, particularly in an Australian context.

Methodology & Theoretical Orientation:

Focus Group and Individual semi- structured interviews were

conducted with a range of health management trainees over a one-month period. Open ended questions

explored participants’ views on definitions; perceptions and attitudes; types of behaviours; effects and impacts

and organisational responses to workplace bullying incidents. This two-phase mixed method study design

employed a literature review and a focus groups to collect data. An international expert reference group (ERG)

was formed to review a customised designed learning module and provide feedback on key components and

concepts. Participants included international researchers and academics in both Australia and internationally

in the field of health and/or workplace bullying.

Conclusion & Significance:

Investigating health management trainees’ perceptions of workplace bullying

identified gaps in the literature particularly from an Australian context. The findings lead to the development

of a professional learning module. Assisting organisations to change attitudes towards workplace bullying is

vital if we are to deal effectively with the increase in, and the impact of, workplace bullying in Australia.

Biography

Sharlene A Chadwick is an experienced educator, speaker and author and has been involved in professional education and training

for over 30 years focusing on workplace bullying, cyberbullying, resilience, emotional intelligence, wellbeing and leadership. She is

currently a PhD candidate at the University of Technology Sydney Australia investigating workplace bullying in an Australian health

context. She has had several articles published in educational and health journals and various print media with anti-bullying being the

key expertise. Sharlene has authored and published books based on her research, they can’t hurt me - a peer-led approach to bullying

and Impacts of Cyberbullying: Building Social and Emotional Resilience for Schools for Springer Education. She is a member of the

International Association for Workplace Bullying and Harassment.

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