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The study examines how witnessing abuse influences nurses' willingness to help each other. It aims to deepen understanding of this motivation within the context of workplace dynamics.

February 23, 2026Open Access

Drawing a sword to assist? How colleague’s experienced abuse motivates helping behavior among nurses

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The study examines how witnessing abuse influences nurses' willingness to help each other. It aims to deepen understanding of this motivation within the context of workplace dynamics.
Analyzed instances of abusive supervision among nurses
Applied affective events theory to interpret responses
Explored the impact of bystander actions on workplace behavior
Witnessing abuse increases the likelihood of nurses helping their colleagues
Emphasizes the role of emotions in motivating support in stressful environments
Suggests that targeted management practices can minimize workplace abuse

Abstract

The findings enrich the application of affective events theory in abusive supervision research, provide theoretical support for interventions targeting bystander behaviors in the workplace, and offer practical guidance for organizations to design more targeted management practices when addressing workplace abusive behaviors.

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