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Article review #2 Cyberbullying and Psychological Stress among Female Employees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elissa Etienne
11\/5\/2023<\/strong>
The article titled “Cyberbullying and psychological stress among female employees,” published in the
International Journal for Cyber Criminology, investigates the impact of cyberbullying on the
psychological well-being and workplace dynamic of female employees in organizations within Saudi
Arabia. In this review, we will discuss key points and aspects of the article, including its relevance to the
principles of social science, research questions, research methods, and data analysis.
Workplace cyberbullying within Organizations. The article reveals a significant negative association between workplace cyberbullying and organizational commitment among female employees. Female employees who are subjected to workplace cyberbullying exhibit traits of reduced commitment to the organizations due to feeling insecure or lack of safety.
Relations regarding social science<\/strong>
The article is grounded in the principles of social science, particularly psychology, sociology, and
organizational behavior; it expresses how social and psychological factors, such as workplace dynamics
and interpersonal interactions, can affect the mental well-being and job satisfaction of female
employees. The study focuses on the experience of female employees within diverse organizations in
Saudi Arabia, a country surrounded by culturally gender-specific countries, making it relevant to gender
studies within social science. The several principles of social science are the following.
1. Psychological stress<\/strong>
The article investigates the impact of workplace cyberbullying on psychological stress among female
employees. It demonstrates that exposure to cyberbullying leads to higher levels of psychological stress,
emphasizing the psychological principle of the impact of social interactions on individual well-being and
mental health.
2. Interactional justice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The study explores the role of interactional justices in mediating the relationship between workplace
cyberbullying and job satisfaction. It demonstrates that interactional justice serves as a mediator,
influencing job satisfaction in the presence of workplace cyberbullying. this concept relates to the
principles of social interaction and its impact on job satisfaction.
1. Gender and workplace dynamics<\/strong>
The study focuses on female employees and their experience with workplace cyberbullying. This
highlights the social science principle of understanding how gender dynamics can impact social
interactions and experiences within the workplace. As well as addressing real-world issues and
improving the well-being of individuals within social systems.
Research and hypothesis<\/strong>
1. what is the impact of workplace cyberbullying on organizational commitment among female
employees?
2. How does workplace cyberbullying affect the psychological stress of a female employee?
3. What is the relationship between workplace cyberbullying and the perception of interactional?
Research hypothesis<\/strong>
The author’s hypothesis for these research questions includes the negative association between
workplace cyberbullying and adverse effects on interactional justices
1. Workplace cyberbullying significantly reduces organizational commitment among females
2. Workplace cyberbullying significantly increases the psychological stress of female employees
3. Workplace cyberbullying is significantly negatively correlated with the perception of
interactional justice.
Research method seen in article<\/strong>
The study demonstrated quantitative research methods, utilizing self-administrative surveys for data
collection. The survey was distributed to female employees working in various sectors within Saudi
Arabia. The data analysis was conducted using software including SPSS for demographic analysis and
structural modeling, also known as SEM.
Types of data and analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Data and analysis are seen throughout this study. Data refers to fact-based statistics in the information
collected, such as surveys and digital records, and analysis is known for the process of examining and
interpreting data to undercover meaningful patterns, insight, and conclusions while applying various
research methods.
Data collected in this study was primarily quantitative, consisting of survey responses from female
employees. The analysis involved several steps, including assigning the measurement model for
reliability and validity, evaluating the structural model assignment, and testing the hypothesis. The
techniques that were used included AVF, which is also known as average variance extracted, and path
analysis.
Relations to challenges, concerns, and contributions of marginalized groups<\/strong>
The study’s focuses on female employees in Saudi Arabia, addressing the concerns regarding
marginalized groups, particularly women who often face gender-related challenges in the workplace.
such as:
Gender-based harassment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Study primarily focuses on female employees, who are more susceptible to workplace cyberbullying. Women are often disproportionately affected by various forms
of harassment and discrimination, and cyberbullying is often seen in such forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gender equity and equality<\/strong>: Workplace cyberbullying intertwines the perception of interactional justice within the organization. Female employees experience cyberbullying, which can negatively affect their perception of fairness and respect in the workplace. Cyberbullying can negatively contribute to these issues; the research contributes to the understanding of workplace dynamics and how it can negatively and positively promote an inclusive and respectful work environment.
Contribution to society<\/strong>
This study has particular implications for organizations addressing the need to establish secure and
respectful work environments for all employees with a focus on safeguarding female employees who
are more vulnerable to workplace bullying. By addressing these issues of cyberbullying within
organizations, the author hopes to contribute to creating awareness of workplace conditions and the
well-being of employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Topic relations to class PowerPoints<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Article closely represents Module 8 regarding social dynamics as it diligently works with \u201cStructural
functionalism\u201d which defined in PowerPoint as \u201csociety can be understood by the functions
of different societal mechanisms and their contributions to overall
societal functioning.\u201d This relates to the article referring to social dynamic within workplace organizations in Saudi Arabia.
In conclusion, the article Cyber Bullying and Psychological Stress among the Employees provides insight
into the impact of workplace cyberbullying on female employees in Saudi Arabia. It aligns with the
principles of social sciences, addresses the critical research questions and hypotheses, sheds light on the challenges faced by marginalized groups, and gives us the readers a broader understanding of workplace dynamics and well-being.
Sources:<\/strong>
View of Cyberbullying and Psychological Stress among Female Employees (cybercrimejournal.com)
Cyberbullying and Mental Health in Adults: The Moderating Role of Social Media Use and Gender – PMC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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