Bullying is widely recognized for its harmful impact on mental health. It can occur in various environments, including educational institutions and professional settings. In the context of workplace bullying, the consequences extend beyond mere job dissatisfaction and mental health challenges; they also significantly disrupt sleep patterns.

A study featured in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence examines the relationship between workplace bullying and sleep disturbances, highlighting how these disturbances can have a 'contagious' effect on those in proximity to the victims.

Workplace bullying's effect on sleep

Individuals who experience bullying in the workplace often find themselves ruminating over the incidents during the night. Such bullying can originate from either colleagues or supervisors, leading to diminished job satisfaction, mental health issues, and compromised sleep quality.

A primary contributor to sleep disturbances is 'anger rumination,' where individuals persistently dwell on negative workplace experiences even after hours.

This ongoing rumination exacerbates stress levels, which subsequently results in sleep difficulties. Victims of workplace bullying often struggle to mentally and emotionally detach from their traumatic experiences, carrying the burden home with them.

How this affects their partners too

The sleep disturbances experienced by victims are not isolated; they can also impact their partners. When an individual struggles to fall asleep due to work-related stress, their partner may similarly face difficulties.

This 'contagion' effect arises from frequent awakenings, restlessness during the night, and inadvertently disturbing the sleep of their partner.

Consequently, this shared exhaustion illustrates that the ramifications of workplace bullying extend beyond the individual, affecting those around them as well.

To address this issue, researchers advocate for effective interventions aimed at reducing workplace bullying. Organizations should focus on fostering positive workplace relationships to alleviate the emotional burden, which can subsequently mitigate physical issues such as sleep disturbances.

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