Overview
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There is well documented reluctance from targets of workplace sexual harassment to report the problem through formal organisational channels. However, a promising approach to prevent and redress sexual harassment is to gain the support of bystanders.
This study uses existing interview data and a framework that suggests that when bystanders intervene, they do so on the basis of immediacy and level of involvement. The study will explore:
- the ways in which bystanders intervene or provide support for targets
- assist targets in handling the complaint process
- circumstances where bystanders do nothing and propose reasons for this inaction.
- Study level
- Masters
- Supervisors
- QUT External Sara Charlesworth
- Organisational unit
School of Management, QUT Business School
- Research area
- Keywords
- sexual harassment, bystander approaches, workplace behaviours
- Contact
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For more information on this project, contact Associate Professor Paula McDonald.
Professor Paula McDonald
