Patterns of Workplace Violence Among Women in Informal Sector in South West, Nigeria
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This study examined the patterns of workplace violence among women in informal sector. The study
adopted a survey research design. Three hundred and seventy-four women working in informal sector like
farm, bakery, laundry, canteen and various construction sites were randomly selected. Their ages range
from 21- 48 years with the mean of 32.6 years. Workplace Violence Questionnaire (WOVIQ) was used to
collect data for this study. Two hypotheses were raised to test workplace violence among women in
informal sector across educational qualifications and ages. The findings revealed a significant difference
in self-reported workplace violence based on age of women working in informal sector at F (3, 373) =23.66;
p < .05 and significant difference in self reported workplace violence based on level of education of women
working in informal sector was at F (3, 373) =28.46; p < .05. It was concluded that although all female
workers experienced workplace violence in their workplace at different degrees, it was discovered that the
younger the female workers are ones who reported workplace violence more. Apart from age which is
significant in determining the workplace violence among female workers, level of education also
influences workplace violence, the higher the level of education the less the reported workplace violence. It
was recommended that supervisors at different sites, firms etc should discourage any negative practice in
the non-formal workplace including sexual harassment. Secondly, because of their status, female
employees should be protected by legislation against such acts. Thirdly, non-governmental organizations
interested in women issues should provide forum for female workers to bring forward their complaints
whenever they experience workplace violence and other related discriminatory
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BF Psychology