Workplace Incivility

Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior 2026 Open access

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Authors: Vicki J. Magley, Dana Kabat-Farr, Madison Malcore, Benjamin M. Walsh
DOI: 10.1146/annurev-orgpsych-020924-072249
Cited by: 5
References: 102

Abstract

With meta-analytically derived prevalence rates of 75% of employees, workplace incivility is a widespread workplace stressor. Increasing research over the past 25 years has demonstrated its importance to both employee well-being and organizational effectiveness. This review carefully considers the major theoretical perspectives surrounding workplace incivility, examines its correlates and boundary conditions, and considers the importance of the workplace context to its incidence and intervention. We attend to the growing international literature and provide directions for future research and practical implications.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Workplace Violence and Bullying Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior
Publisher
Annual Reviews
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
337–361
Publication date
21 January 2026
Language
EN