Workplace bullying and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military personnel
- Martinez, K. (2021). Workplace bullying and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military personnel. (28149149). [Ph.D., Alliant International University]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. https://www.proquest.com/docview/2454175722/abstract/9ACDABEFF9614ACCPQ/1
- Workplace bullying is common in the military. This study involved an exploration into workplace bullying experiences of military personnel and whether these experiences contributed to PTSD symptomology. This study also attempted to extend previous research findings that women, ethnic minorities, and those with a history of previous trauma have higher rates of workplace bullying experiences. The sample was 116 military members that consisted of active duty servicemembers, veterans and reservists. This study demonstrated that workplace bullying can result in PTSD symptomology in military personnel, thus suggesting the need to adjust Criterion A to include non-physical trauma to allow these individuals to receive a proper diagnosis. This study supports the importance of assessing for workplace bullying in military settings to consider diagnosis and treatment planning and to ensure military personnel are receiving appropriate resources such as disability benefits. These results also indicate that differences exist between the military workplace and civilian workplace of workplace bullying experiences individuals have based on gender, ethnicity and history of previous trauma.
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