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Understanding Contrapower in Sexual Harassment

Smart, Melissa M.

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2007, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Arts and Sciences).
Sexual harassment (SH) in organizations is a complex problem that has been of interest for nearly 30 years. A number of theories have been proposed to explain SH, and while none of them have had extensive support, power is a consistent element. Both traditional and non-traditional forms of SH exist, including contrapower harassment in which the harasser appears to hold less formal power than the victim. The purpose of this study was to investigate perceptions of contrapower SH in order to gain a more thorough understanding of SH. Participants read one of 8 vignettes, in which several characteristics had been varied. Participants answered questions regarding whether harassment had occurred, and if so, who in the interaction was at fault. Results revealed evidence for both traditional and contrapower SH. However, no significant findings for participant gender or exposure to training/education were found.
Paula Popovich (Advisor)
130 p.

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  • Smart, M. M. (2007). Understanding Contrapower in Sexual Harassment [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1193077338

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Smart, Melissa. Understanding Contrapower in Sexual Harassment. 2007. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1193077338.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Smart, Melissa. "Understanding Contrapower in Sexual Harassment." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1193077338

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)