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This review aims to explore the connections between workplace incivility, bullying, and mental health-related outcomes for university faculty.

March 4, 2026CureusOpen Access

Workplace Incivility, Bullying, and Mental Health-Related Outcomes Among University Faculty: A Narrative Review

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This review aims to explore the connections between workplace incivility, bullying, and mental health-related outcomes for university faculty.
Conducted a narrative review with structured search and selection.
Utilized quantitative studies examining workplace behaviors in academic settings.
Included studies from PubMed, CINAHL, and Ichushi-Web databases.
Identified six studies that met inclusion criteria.
Higher levels of incivility correlated with lower job satisfaction and increased turnover intentions.
Negative work rumination was identified as a potential mediating factor.
Bullying and mobbing were linked to significant occupational stress symptoms.
Clinical evaluations indicated a significant psychiatric symptom burden related to bullying.
Limited evidence suggested workplace cyberbullying also negatively impacted job satisfaction.

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This narrative review summarizes the impact of workplace incivility and bullying on mental health among university faculty, suggesting significant wellbeing implications.

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Asako Matsuura (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cc4cd48f933b5eed7eff https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104501

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This narrative review summarizes the impact of workplace incivility and bullying on mental health among university faculty, suggesting significant wellbeing implications.

Workplace Incivility, Bullying, and Mental Health-Related Outcomes Among University Faculty: A Narrative Review

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Workplace Incivility, Bullying, and Mental Health-Related Outcomes Among University Faculty: A Narrative Review

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