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Associations between perceived organizational support, workplace violence, and employee outcomes: a cross-sectional study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Workplace safety is a fundamental organizational priority that ensures employees' psychological well-being for sustainable performance and productivity. Organizational support is crucial for tackling workplace violence and fosters employee and organizational outcomes. Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to measure perceived organizational support and its association with workplace violence and employee outcomes using an online survey of 558 employees from 17 organizations in Saudi Arabia. Results: The findings showed that perceived organizational support was negatively associated with workplace violence, such as gender discrimination and perceived sexual harassment, and positively associated with employee outcomes, such as job satisfaction and intention to leave a job. Discussion: This study shows the value of organizational support in mitigating workplace violence across sectors and provides practical strategies to foster a healthy, supportive work environment.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1853679

Authors: Saud A. Alsulaiman, Fatimah Albrekkan

Institution: King Saud University

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Violence and Bullying

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801