Definition of sexual harassment and sexual attention experienced
GN Powell�- The Journal of Psychology, 1983 - Taylor & Francis
The Journal of Psychology, 1983•Taylor & Francis
A sample of American women holding full-time jobs (n= 101) provided definitions of sexual
harassment which were considerably varied and somewhat narrower than those used in
previous studies. Sexual attention experienced was not related to subjects' definitions of
sexual harassment. However, having been harassed according to one's own definition
appeared to influence beliefs concerning the seriousness of the problem of sexual
harassment in the workplace.
harassment which were considerably varied and somewhat narrower than those used in
previous studies. Sexual attention experienced was not related to subjects' definitions of
sexual harassment. However, having been harassed according to one's own definition
appeared to influence beliefs concerning the seriousness of the problem of sexual
harassment in the workplace.
Summary
A sample of American women holding full-time jobs (n = 101) provided definitions of sexual harassment which were considerably varied and somewhat narrower than those used in previous studies. Sexual attention experienced was not related to subjects' definitions of sexual harassment. However, having been harassed according to one's own definition appeared to influence beliefs concerning the seriousness of the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace.
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