title: Gender Differences in Workplace Disclosure and Supports for Domestic Violence: Results of a Pan-Canadian Survey.
abstract: Although domestic violence is increasingly identified as a workplace issue, little is known about workplace supports and the role of gender in workplace disclosure experiences. Using a subset of 2,831 people who experienced domestic violence, we examined (a) who discloses at work and to whom, and reasons for not disclosing; (b) helpfulness of disclosure recipients, including types of supports received; and (c) overall outcomes of disclosing, including negative consequences. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. More than 40% of participants disclosed domestic violence at work, usually to coworkers or supervisors. They received various supports which were generally seen as helpful. Although not common, negative consequences of disclosure were reported. Men were less likely to disclose, but few other gender differences emerged. Implications for improving workplace supports are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Jennifer C D
authors.initials: JCD
authors.lastname: MacGregor
authors.forename: C Nadine
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Wathen
authors.forename: Laura P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Olszowy
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Saxton
authors.forename: Barbara J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: MacQuarrie
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002170:Canada; D030881:Disclosure; D017579:Domestic Violence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017132:Workplace; D055815:Young Adult