TABLE 2

Frequencies of Negative Behaviors

ItemFrequencyMediann
NeverNow and thenMonthlyWeeklyDaily
Having someone withhold  information that affects  your performance358 (42.8%)225 (26.9%)36 (4.3%)94 (11.2%)124 (14.8%)1 (IQV, 3)837
Facing repeated reminders of  your errors or mistakes359 (43%)232 (27.8%)40 (4.8%)93 (11.1%)111 (13.3%)1 (IQV, 2)835
Facing persistent criticism of  your work417 (49.9%)175 (21%)33 (4.0%)91 (10.9%)119 (14.3%)1 (IQV, 3)835
Having gossip and rumors  spread about you392 (46.9%)216 (25.9%)40 (4.8%)62 (7.4%)125 (15%)1 (IQV, 2)835
Having insulting or offensive  remarks made about your  person (i.e., habits and  background), your attitudes,  or your private life446 (53.4%)180 (21.6%)34 (4.1%)68 (8.1%)107 (12.8%)0.0000 (IQV, 2)835
Being shouted at or being  the target of spontaneous  anger or rage482 (57.7%)204 (24.4%)33 (4.0%)56 (6.7%)60 (7.2%)0.0000 (IQV, 1)835
Being ignored or excluded324 (38.8%)226 (27.1%)33 (4.0%)87 (10.4%)165 (19.8%)1 (IQV, 3)835
Facing a hostile reaction  when you approach442 (52.9%)172 (20.6%)28 (3.4%)68 (8.1%)125 (15.0%)0.0000 (IQV, 2)835
Being the subject of practical  jokes by people with whom  you do not get along632 (75.8%)122 (14.6%)15 (1.8%)27 (3.2%)38 (4.6%)0.0000 (IQV, 0.00)834
Experiencing WPB at work  within the past 6 mo444 (53.2%)82 (9.8%)152 (18.2%)90 (10.8%)67 (8.0%)1 (IQV, 2)835
  • IQV = index of qualitative variation.

  • Data are counts.