Factors Related to Violence against Generation Z Workers in Bangkok

Abstract

Introduction: Generation Z workers are a new generation in the labor force who are increasingly vulnerable to workplace violence, particularly psychological and sexual violence. Such experiences can negatively affect mental health and job performance.

Research objectives: To examine the prevalence of workplace violence and identify its predictors among Generation Z working adults.

Research methodology: This study was a survey study. The sample consisted of 235 Generation Z employees working in Bangkok. Participants were selected using the snowball sampling technique. Data were collected using an online questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression.

Results: Psychological violence was the most frequently reported form of abuse (77%) followed by sexual violence (40%). Factors significantly associated with experiences of violence included age, workplace relationships, and attitudes toward violence (p < .05). Logistic regression analysis revealed that age (β = 1.39, p = .01) and attitudes toward violence (β = 3.53, p = .01), were significant predictors, jointly explained 31% of the variance (Nagelkerke R² = .31).

Conclusions: Age and attitudes toward violence were key predictors of workplace victimization among Generation Z employees.

Implications: This study offers practical recommendations for organizational leaders, government agencies, and policymakers to develop measures, promote social support and foster a safe and supportive work environment that prevent and mitigate workplace violence.