Date of Award
2013
Degree Name
Communication Studies
College
College of Liberal Arts
Type of Degree
M.A.
Document Type
Thesis
First Advisor
Camilla Brammer
Second Advisor
Cynthia Torppa
Third Advisor
Kristine Greenwood
Abstract
The research examines possible antecedents to mobbing behavior. Mobbing typically occurs following a bullying incident. Dyadic Power Theory (Dunbar, 2004) is applied to the behaviors associated with this phenomenon. Indirect Interpersonal Aggression can be perceived as a communicative strategy to demonstrate control attempts. Those who lack in self-assurance may be more apt to join in with the mob and cultivate mobbing episodes in the adult world. Emerging adults are entering vocational spheres in large numbers. Becoming aware of unethical communicative behaviors that lead to severe workplace and individual consequences is the focus of this study.
Subject(s)
Bullying in the workplace.
Bullying.
Recommended Citation
Lane, Anita Lois, "Antecedents to Mobbing" (2013). Theses, Dissertations and Capstones. 497.
https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/497
Included in
Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Commons, Social Influence and Political Communication Commons, Social Psychology and Interaction Commons
