Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between the level of mobbing (psychological violence at work) perceived by social workers and burnout.
Material and Methods: The study was cross-sectional, and a quantitative research method was used. The sample included 150 social workers working in Istanbul. To collect data, the data collection form was used, which included the general information form for introducing the individuals in the first section, the mobbing scale in the second section, and the burnout scale in the third section.
Results: There was a statistically significant and positive (r=0.483) moderate relationship between the mobbing total and burnout total variables (p<0.01). It was observed that increasing 1 unit of the work and career-related barriers score would increase the burnout total score (β=0.49), 1 unit increase in the commitment to work score would decrease the burnout total score (β=−0.18), and 1 unit increase in the relationship with colleagues score would increase the burnout total score (β=0.20) (p<0.05). In addition, it was found that the levels of mobbing and burnout perceived by the social workers differ significantly according to some demographic variables.
Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, it was thought that mobbing predicted burnout, but a detailed research should be conducted on the causality of this relationship. In contrast, it was concluded that it would be important to ensure gender equality in the profession and to take measures in the organizational context related to mobbing and burnout in the institutions/organizations where social workers work.
Cite this article as: Uzun K, Artan T. The Research of the Social Workers' Mobbing Perceptions (Psychological Violence at Work) and Burnout: The Example of Istanbul. Arc Health Sci Res 2020; 7(3): 271-80.