Traditional and cyber bullying at work

This study examined a relationship of workplace bullying (traditional and cyberbullying) in terms of stress self-esteem and life satisfaction. It further examined a relationship between traditional bullying and cyberbullying. The study encompassed 111 individuals accessed through Facebook and DBS. A cross-sectional design was used with quasi experimental and correlational aspects. Traditional and cyberbullying were measured with Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised and Workplace Cyberbullying Scale respectively. 51% of participants were considered as bullying victims from whom 33% were traditionally bullied 11% cyberbullied and 56% experienced both forms of bullying. Results found a significant difference between victims and non-victims in relation to the examined variables. Moreover a significant difference was obtained between traditional bullying victims and victims who experienced both forms of bullying.