Sexual Harassment as Predictor of Low Self Esteem and Job Satisfaction among In-Training Nurses

Present study examined the impact of sexual harassment on self-esteem and job satisfaction among in-training nurses of four teaching hospitals/medical institutes i.e., Aziz Fatima Trust Hospital, Faisalabad, St. Rafeel's Hospital, Faisalabad, Combined Military Hospital, Lahore, and Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore. Data was collected from 120 female in-training nurses through Sexual Harassment Experience Questionnaire (Gelfand, Fitzgerald, & Drasgow, 1995), Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965) and Job Satisfaction Scale (Macdonalds & Maclyntyres, 1997). Results of the data through Pearson correlation and regression analysis revealed that sexual harassment was the significant predictor of low self esteem and low job satisfaction among in-training female nurses. Hierarchical regression revealed age as significant moderator in relationship between harassment and low self-esteem. Study results hold significant importance for mental health and HRM professionals for upgrading and maintaining the smooth work environment in medical health profession by initiating and implementing sexual harassment training, policies, and procedures to provide a safe, healthy work environment for in-training nurses.