INTERNATIONAL NURSING REVIEW, vol.56, no.4, pp.504-511, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)
Background: The victims of bullying are subjected to being terrorized, annoyed, excluded, belittled, deprived of resources, isolated and prevented from claiming rights. The victims of bullying have decreased job satisfaction, work performance, motivation and productivity. Bullying also negatively affects victims' social relationships inside and outside the institution.