The Form and Function of “Bullying” Behaviors in a Strong Occupational Culture
基于自我归类理论和互动仪式链理论，通过定性研究分析警察团队中霸凌行为的持续存在，发现孤立是关键行为，而其他霸凌行为若未导致排斥则可能被容忍，为高压团队中的霸凌现象提供了新解释框架。
The study examines the persistence of bullying in a high-teamwork environment using self-categorization theory (SCT) and interaction ritual chain theory (IRCT). Findings from a qualitative study suggest that “isolation” is the key behavior police officers label as bullying and that other behaviors thought of as bullying may be tolerated, providing there is no exclusion. IRCT clarified the dynamics, whereas SCT explained the motivation for engaging in rituals containing behaviors that included bullying. The study posits a new framework for bullying in high-pressured teams and accounts for the tolerance to “bullying” behaviors in such work environments. Implications for addressing workplace bullying in these contexts are discussed.