This paper investigates the prevalence and correlates of workplace harassment and violence, using data from an online survey conducted in the Bologna area of Italy in 2022-23 and 2024-25, covering a broad range of sociodemographic, occupational and well-being indicators. An Ordered Probit model is employed to examine the factors associated with increasing severity of harassment. Then, a Multiple Correspondence Analysis reveals structured and gendered patterns in the types of harassment experienced across employment contexts. Overall, the findings suggest that workplace harassment remains a widespread phenomenon even in economically and socially advanced areas, underscoring the need for continued monitoring and targeted policy interventions.
Brasini, S., Panarello, D., Tassinari, G. (2026). Daughters of a lesser God. Harassment and violence in the workplace. A survey in the Bologna area of Italy. Bari : University of Bari Aldo Moro.
Daughters of a lesser God. Harassment and violence in the workplace. A survey in the Bologna area of Italy
Sergio BrasiniWriting – Review & Editing
;Giorgio Tassinari
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
2026
Abstract
This paper investigates the prevalence and correlates of workplace harassment and violence, using data from an online survey conducted in the Bologna area of Italy in 2022-23 and 2024-25, covering a broad range of sociodemographic, occupational and well-being indicators. An Ordered Probit model is employed to examine the factors associated with increasing severity of harassment. Then, a Multiple Correspondence Analysis reveals structured and gendered patterns in the types of harassment experienced across employment contexts. Overall, the findings suggest that workplace harassment remains a widespread phenomenon even in economically and socially advanced areas, underscoring the need for continued monitoring and targeted policy interventions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
