Los psicólogos en medio del acoso psicológico: la identificación de los factores psicológicos del acoso laboral.

Enriqueta Claudia Serrano Romero

doi:10.48204/red.v4n2.7631

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Published 2025-07-08

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): REDEPSIC

Psychologists in the midst of mobbing: the hereining of psychological factors of mobbing

Enriqueta Claudia Serrano Romero⁺⁻

DOI https://doi.org/10.48204/red.v4n2.7631

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DOI: 10.48204/red.v4n2.7631

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Serrano Romero, E. C. (2025). Psychologists in the midst of mobbing: the hereining of psychological factors of mobbing. REDEPSIC, 4(2), 94–106. https://doi.org/10.48204/red.v4n2.7631

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Mobbing occurs in a variety of circumstances, and it is frequently perpetuated by coworkers and/or employers. Even when harassed or mobbed, many employees seem to minimize their effects, based on the belief that they should come off well with those in power. Mobbing effects are not just psychological which conceal brain changes in areas like the limbic system, neurotransmitters, but also the immune system. When the immune system is compromised physical issues such as headaches, musculoskeletal symptoms, cardiovascular conditions, bowel syndrome and many others arise. Objective: This study aims to identify the prevalence of mobbing, depression anxiety and stress among psychologists working in government institutions in México. Methods: We collected data of 21 psychologists (85.7% females and 14.3% males). A Spanish version of the Leymann Inventory of Psychological Terror (LIPT-60) and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale -21 items (DASS-21) were used. Results: The correlation analysis revealed a moderate and extreme associations on each of the LIPT-60 subscales, and DASS-21 results showed mild, moderate, and severe depression, anxiety, and stress.

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Baran Tatar, Z., & Yüksel, ?. (2019). Mobbing at workplace-psychological trauma and documentation of psychiatric symptoms. Noropsikiyatri Arsivi, 56(1), 57–62. https://doi.org/10.29399/npa.22924
Barmes, L. (2015). Bullying and Behavioural Conflict at Work: The Duality of Individual Rights. Oxford Scholarship Online.
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Craig, Wendy M. and Pepler, D. J. (2003). Identigying and targeting risk for involvement in bullying and victimization. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 48(9), 577–582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yapd.2013.04.004
García-Campayo, J., Puebla-Guedea, M., Herrera-Mercadal, P., & Daudén, E. (2016). Burnout syndrome and demotivation among health care personnel. Managing stressful situations: The importance of teamwork. Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas, 107(5), 400–406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adengl.2016.03.003
Gonzalez de Rivera, J. & Rodriguez, M. (2005). Cuestionario de estrategias de acoso en el trabajo. El LIPT-60. Instituto de Psicoterapia e Investigación Psicosomática, 1–44.
Góralewska-S?o?ska, A. (2019). Experiencing mobbing at workplace facing psychological gender and occupational burnout. Management, 23(1), 156–173. https://doi.org/10.2478/manment-2019-0009
Ibrahim, F. M., Rashad Dabou, E. A., AbdelSamad, S., & Abuijlan, I. A. M. (2024). Prevalence of bullying and its impact on self-esteem, anxiety and depression among medical and health sciences university students in RAS Al Khaimah, UAE. Heliyon, 10(3), e25063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25063
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Penttinen, E., Jyrkinen, M., & Wide, E. (2019). Experiences of Emotional Workplace Abuse. In Emotional Workplace Abuse. A new Research Approach (pp. 1–90). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19993-7
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Ruíz-González, K. J., Pacheco-Pérez, L. A., García-Bencomo, M. I., Gutiérrez Diez, M. C., & Guevara-Valtier, M. C. (2020). Percepción del mobbing entre el personal de enfermería de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Enfermeria Intensiva, 31(3), 113–119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enfi.2019.03.007
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Schott, R., & M. (2019). The social concept of bullying: philosophical reflectins and definitions. In School Bullying: New Theories in Context (Issue 2014, pp. 21–46). IUB-ebooks.
Spector, P. E., Zhou, Z. E., & Che, X. X. (2014). Nurse exposure to physical and nonphysical violence, bullying, and sexual harassment: A quantitative review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 51(1), 72–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2013.01.010
Sperry, L. (2009). Workplace Mobbing and Bullying: a Consulting Psychology Perspective and Overview. Consulting Psychology Journal, 61(3), 165–168. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0016936
Tong, M., Schwendimann, R., & Zúñiga, F. (2017). Mobbing among care workers in nursing homes: A cross-sectional secondary analysis of the Swiss Nursing Homes Human Resources Project. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 66, 72–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.12.005
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Trépanier, S. G., Fernet, C., Austin, S., & Boudrias, V. (2016). Work environment antecedents of bullying: A review and integrative model applied to registered nurses. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 55, 85–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.10.001
Trujillo, M., Valderrabano, M., & Hernández, R. (2007). Mobbing historia, causas, efectos y propuesta de un modelo para las organizaciones mexicanas. Innovar. Revista de Ciencias Administrativas y Sociales, 17(29), 71–91. http://www.redalyc.org/pdf/818/81802905.pdf
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Williams, S. E., & Rialon, R. A. (2011). Illuminating the Complexities of Ethical Decision Making. Ethics & Behavior, 21(3), 75–122. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1chs5gx.6
Yavuzer, Y., & Civilidag, A. (2014). Mediator role of depression on the relationship between mobbing and life satisfaction of health professionals. Dusunen Adam, 27(2), 115–125. https://doi.org/10.5350/DAJPN2014270203
Zachariadou, T., Zannetos, S., Chira, S. E., Gregoriou, S., & Pavlakis, A. (2018). Prevalence and Forms of Workplace Bullying Among Health-care Professionals in Cyprus: Greek Version of “Leymann Inventory of Psychological Terror” Instrument. Safety and Health at Work, 9(3), 339–346. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2017.11.003
Zafar, W., Khan, U. R., Siddiqui, S. A., Jamali, S., & Razzak, J. A. (2016). Workplace Violence and Self-reported Psychological Health: Coping with Post-traumatic Stress, Mental Distress, and Burnout among Physicians Working in the Emergency Departments Compared to Other Specialties in Pakistan. Journal of Emergency Medicine, 50(1), 167-177.el. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2015.02.049

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[1] Ares Camerino, A., & Ortega Marlasca, M. M. (2018). Mobbing in health workplace. Medicina Clínica (English Edition), 150(5), 198–201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medcle.2017.12.029

[2] Arnold, J., Randall, R., et al. (2012). Estrés y bienestar en el trabajo. In Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling (Fifth edit, Vol. 53, Issue 9, pp. 381–405). Pearson. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107415324.004

[3] Baran Tatar, Z., & Yüksel, ?. (2019). Mobbing at workplace-psychological trauma and documentation of psychiatric symptoms. Noropsikiyatri Arsivi, 56(1), 57–62. https://doi.org/10.29399/npa.22924

[4] Barmes, L. (2015). Bullying and Behavioural Conflict at Work: The Duality of Individual Rights. Oxford Scholarship Online.

[5] Bozeman, Jennifer and Hershcovis, Sandy, H. M. (2015). The Role of the Victim and the Perpetrator-Victim Relationship in Understanding Workplace Agression. In ABC-Clio (Ed.), Bullies in the workplace: Seeing and stopping adults who abuse their co-workers and employees (Issue c, pp. 2–14). Indiana University.

[6] Cassitto, G. M. (2002). Allergy: Effects on Health and Quality of Life. Raising Awareness of Psychological Harrassment at Work Advice to Health Professionals, Decision Makers, Managers, Human Resources Directors, Legal Community, Unions and Workers., 3(11), 16–18.

[7] Clifford, L. (2006). Building your confidence. In Survive Bullying at Work: How to Stand Up for Yourself and Take Control. (First edit, pp. 1–96). A & C Black.

[8] Craig, Wendy M. and Pepler, D. J. (2003). Identigying and targeting risk for involvement in bullying and victimization. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 48(9), 577–582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yapd.2013.04.004

[9] García-Campayo, J., Puebla-Guedea, M., Herrera-Mercadal, P., & Daudén, E. (2016). Burnout syndrome and demotivation among health care personnel. Managing stressful situations: The importance of teamwork. Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas, 107(5), 400–406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adengl.2016.03.003

[10] Gonzalez de Rivera, J. & Rodriguez, M. (2005). Cuestionario de estrategias de acoso en el trabajo. El LIPT-60. Instituto de Psicoterapia e Investigación Psicosomática, 1–44.

[11] Góralewska-S?o?ska, A. (2019). Experiencing mobbing at workplace facing psychological gender and occupational burnout. Management, 23(1), 156–173. https://doi.org/10.2478/manment-2019-0009

[12] Ibrahim, F. M., Rashad Dabou, E. A., AbdelSamad, S., & Abuijlan, I. A. M. (2024). Prevalence of bullying and its impact on self-esteem, anxiety and depression among medical and health sciences university students in RAS Al Khaimah, UAE. Heliyon, 10(3), e25063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25063

[13] Leymann, H. (1990). Mobbing and psychological terror at workplaces. Violence and Victims, 5(2), 119–126.

[14] Lovibond, S., Lovibond, P. (1995). Manual for the depression anxiety scales. Sydney: Psychology Foundation.

[15] Lugo, G. M. E. (2017). Acoso laboral “Mobbing.” CNDH México, 1–39.

[16] Maureen, D. & Sperry, L. (2012). Career and Work Performance. In Mobbing: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions (Vol. 15, Issue 1, pp. 2–14). Oxford Scholarship Online. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof

[17] Metcalf, G. S., & JD, T. A. (2016). An Introduction to workplace bullying. In Stop bullying at work: Strategoes and tools for hr. legal, & Risck Management Professionals. (Second edi, Issue 2016, pp. 3–20). Society for Human Resource Management. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315181288-1

[18] Mishna, Faye and Sawyer, J.-L. (2012). The trauma of bullying experiences. In J. R. Ringel, S., & Brnadell (Ed.), Trauma: Contemporary Directions in Theory, Practice, and Research (Issue 2011, pp. 150–170). Sage. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781452230597.n8

[19] Namie, G., Christensen, D., & Phillips, D. (2014). WBI U.S. workplace bullying survey. Workplace Bullying Institute, 1–19. http://workplacebullying.org/multi/pdf/WBI-2014-US-Survey.pdf

[20] Nielsen, M. B., & Einarsen, S. (2012). Outcomes of exposure to workplace bullying: A meta-analytic review. Work and Stress, 26(4), 309–332. https://doi.org/10.1080/02678373.2012.734709

[21] Oden, K. A., Miner-Holden, J., & Balkin, R. S. (2009). Required counseling for mental health professional trainees: Its perceived effect on self-awareness and other potential benefits. Journal of Mental Health, 18(5), 441–448. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638230902968217

[22] Penttinen, E., Jyrkinen, M., & Wide, E. (2019). Experiences of Emotional Workplace Abuse. In Emotional Workplace Abuse. A new Research Approach (pp. 1–90). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19993-7

[23] Rajalakshmi, M., & Naresh, B. (2018). Influence of psychological contract on workplace bullying. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 41, 90–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2018.05.001

[24] Ruíz-González, K. J., Pacheco-Pérez, L. A., García-Bencomo, M. I., Gutiérrez Diez, M. C., & Guevara-Valtier, M. C. (2020). Percepción del mobbing entre el personal de enfermería de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Enfermeria Intensiva, 31(3), 113–119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enfi.2019.03.007

[25] Schott, M. R. (2014). The social concept of bullying: philosophical reflections on definitions. In D. M. Schott, R. M., & Sondergaard (Ed.), School bullying: new theories in context (First edit, Issues 21–46, pp. 1–47). Cambridge University Press.

[26] Schott, R., & M. (2019). The social concept of bullying: philosophical reflectins and definitions. In School Bullying: New Theories in Context (Issue 2014, pp. 21–46). IUB-ebooks.

[27] Spector, P. E., Zhou, Z. E., & Che, X. X. (2014). Nurse exposure to physical and nonphysical violence, bullying, and sexual harassment: A quantitative review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 51(1), 72–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2013.01.010

[28] Sperry, L. (2009). Workplace Mobbing and Bullying: a Consulting Psychology Perspective and Overview. Consulting Psychology Journal, 61(3), 165–168. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0016936

[29] Tong, M., Schwendimann, R., & Zúñiga, F. (2017). Mobbing among care workers in nursing homes: A cross-sectional secondary analysis of the Swiss Nursing Homes Human Resources Project. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 66, 72–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.12.005

[30] Tonini, S., Lanfranco, A., Dellabianca, A., Lumelli, D., Giorgi, I., Mazzacane, F., Fusi, C., Scafa, F., & Candura, S. M. (2011). Work-related stress and bullying: Gender differences and forensic medicine issues in the diagnostic procedure. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 6(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6673-6-29

[31] Trépanier, S. G., Fernet, C., Austin, S., & Boudrias, V. (2016). Work environment antecedents of bullying: A review and integrative model applied to registered nurses. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 55, 85–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.10.001

[32] Trujillo, M., Valderrabano, M., & Hernández, R. (2007). Mobbing historia, causas, efectos y propuesta de un modelo para las organizaciones mexicanas. Innovar. Revista de Ciencias Administrativas y Sociales, 17(29), 71–91. http://www.redalyc.org/pdf/818/81802905.pdf

[33] Valentine, R.S., Giacalone, A. R., & Meglich, A. P. (2024). Seeing workplace bullying through a glass darkly: The illuminating role of organizational and individual ethics. Personality and Individual Differences. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2024.112615

[34] Walker, C., & Fincham, B. (2011). Work and the Mental Health Crisis in Britain. In Work and the Mental Health Crisis in Britain. Wiley-Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119974260

[35] Williams, S. E., & Rialon, R. A. (2011). Illuminating the Complexities of Ethical Decision Making. Ethics & Behavior, 21(3), 75–122. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1chs5gx.6

[36] Yavuzer, Y., & Civilidag, A. (2014). Mediator role of depression on the relationship between mobbing and life satisfaction of health professionals. Dusunen Adam, 27(2), 115–125. https://doi.org/10.5350/DAJPN2014270203

[37] Zachariadou, T., Zannetos, S., Chira, S. E., Gregoriou, S., & Pavlakis, A. (2018). Prevalence and Forms of Workplace Bullying Among Health-care Professionals in Cyprus: Greek Version of “Leymann Inventory of Psychological Terror” Instrument. Safety and Health at Work, 9(3), 339–346. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2017.11.003

[38] Zafar, W., Khan, U. R., Siddiqui, S. A., Jamali, S., & Razzak, J. A. (2016). Workplace Violence and Self-reported Psychological Health: Coping with Post-traumatic Stress, Mental Distress, and Burnout among Physicians Working in the Emergency Departments Compared to Other Specialties in Pakistan. Journal of Emergency Medicine, 50(1), 167-177.el. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2015.02.049

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