Problems with the boss lead to a tense relationship with a partner
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
All iLive content is medically reviewed or fact checked to ensure as much factual accuracy as possible.
We have strict sourcing guidelines and only link to reputable media sites, academic research institutions and, whenever possible, medically peer reviewed studies. Note that the numbers in parentheses ([1], [2], etc.) are clickable links to these studies.
If you feel that any of our content is inaccurate, out-of-date, or otherwise questionable, please select it and press Ctrl + Enter.
Insults from the authorities can affect not only career growth and professional skills, but also personal relationships of employees, according to a study by scientists from the University of Baylor.
The survey involved 280 staff members and their partners. 57% of employees were men with 5 years of working experience, 75% of employees had children and lived with them. The average age of employees and their partners was 36 years. The average duration of relations with a partner is 10 years. Of the respondents, 46% were subordinate employees, 47% worked in a public organization, 40% worked in a private organization, 9% worked for non-profit organizations and 5% worked for self-employed. Of the group of partners, 43% were men and 78% of them also worked.
Psychologists found that stress and tension caused by insults of superiors affect the employee's partner, which affects marital relations and, subsequently, all family life as a whole.
The longer the relationship with the partner, the less the negative impact on the family. Abuse of the position of the head manifested hysterics, rudeness and public criticism.
"It is possible that abuse of one's position strengthens tension in relations, the employee becomes less motivated, less participates in positive interaction with a partner and other family members," said co-author of the study Ferguson Meridet.
"These results are of great importance for organizations and their leaders, and indicate the need to prevent boorish and hostile behavior of managers," said the author of the study Dawn Carlson of the University of Baylor.
Organizations should encourage subordinates, help them in such situations to buffer the negative impact on the family, the study said.
"Employers should take measures to prevent or stop violence, and also provide an opportunity for subordinates to hinder it.This study broadens our understanding of how stress affects the life of an employee out of work," Carlson said.
