The Mental States of Aggressors: A Biopsychosocial Analysis of Workplace Violence Reports in Hospitals
Our novel middle-range theory and mixed-methods approach reveal the complexity of WPV beyond simple dichotomies. Differentiating between involuntary and unremorseful aggression provides actionable insights for tailoring prevention strategies, de-escalation training, and aftermath support. Integrating mental health professionals and addressing the profound impact of remorseless acts is crucial for worker morale and retention.
Authors
- Dean M. Hashimoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8289-4945)
- Erika L. Sabbath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7866-7812)
- Ricardo Diego Suárez Rojas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0781-5662)
Institutions
- Boston College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Industrial Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.70047
- Primary Topic
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health