Silent Scream: A Phenomenological Study of Female Nurses' Experiences of Workplace Bullying
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol.32, no.4, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 32 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.1111/jep.70486
- Journal Name: Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
- Journal Indexes: 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)
- Keywords: nurses, qualitative study, workplace bullying
- Hakkari University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
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.