| Title | Bullying, internalized hepatitis (Hepatitis C virus) stigma, and self-esteem: Does spirituality curtail the relationship in the workplace. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Authors | Noor, Ayesha, Sajid Bashir, and Valerie A. Earnshaw |
| Journal | Journal of health psychology |
| Date Published | 2015 Jan 20 |
| ISSN | 1461-7277 |
| Abstract | The objective of this study was to examine the impact of workplace bullying on self-esteem, including the mediating effect of internalized stigma and the moderating effect of spirituality, among hepatitis C virus patients. Data were collected from 228 employed hepatitis C virus patients who had been admitted to Gastroenterology and Hepatology wards in Pakistani hospitals. We found support for the hypothesis that workplace bullying is associated with low self-esteem via internalized stigma. In addition, spirituality moderated the association such that participants with greater spirituality were buffered from the impact of stigma on self-esteem. |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105314567211 |
| Alternate Journal | J Health Psychol |
