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The aim is to understand worker experiences of sexual harassment and identify effective organizational responses and prevention strategies.

July 12, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Sexual harassment at work: Targets’ perspectives on prevention and response

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CCChristianne CorbettUniversity of Arkansas at Fayetteville MWMeghan O. WarnerStanford Medicine SHSarah J. HarseyOregon State University Cascades

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Qualitative study explores prevention and response to workplace sexual harassment from workers' viewpoints, suggesting organizational improvement strategies.

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The aim is to understand worker experiences of sexual harassment and identify effective organizational responses and prevention strategies.
Grounded theory approach
Semi-structured interviews with thirty U.S. workers
Focus on service industry in the San Francisco Bay Area
Workers believe clear expectations against harassment can prevent incidents.
Establishing an independent reporting entity is crucial for effective response.
Supportive actions by organizations are key to protecting and aiding victims of harassment.

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Corbett et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5332484f7abc118adedd6e https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0352783

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Qualitative study explores prevention and response to workplace sexual harassment from workers' viewpoints, suggesting organizational improvement strategies.

Sexual harassment at work: Targets’ perspectives on prevention and response

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Sexual harassment at work: Targets’ perspectives on prevention and response

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