Silent Scream: A Phenomenological Study of Female Nurses' Experiences of Workplace Bullying


SALIK H., Salik A.

Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, cilt.32, sa.4, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 32 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/jep.70486
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: nurses, qualitative study, workplace bullying
  • Hakkari Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aim: This descriptive phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of workplace bullying among female nurses in Türkiye. Design: A descriptive phenomenological study. Methods: Between September 2024 and August 2025, online semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 16 female nurses working in public, private and university hospitals across different regions of Türkiye. Results: Four main themes emerged: ‘Mobbing’, ‘Effects of Mobbing’, ‘Coping Methods’ and ‘Suggested Solutions’. Workplace bullying was found to be a multidimensional organisational problem that profoundly impairs nurses’ emotional, physical and professional well-being. Conclusion: Workplace bullying is a multidimensional organisational problem that negatively affects nurses’ emotional, physical and professional well-being. Preventing workplace bullying requires not only individual awareness but also institutional policies with enforcement power and strong managerial support mechanisms.