Phenomenological Study on Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace in the Karawang Region
Arif Rahman Hakim (a*), Linda Mora (a), Cempaka Putrie Dimala(a), Dinda Aisha(a)

a) Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Buana Perjuangan Karawang, Jalan Ronggo Waluyo Sirnabaya, Puseurjaya, Telukjambe Timur, Karawang, Jawa Barat, 41361, Indonesia
*arif.hakim[at]ubpkarawang.ac.id

Abstract

A comfortable and safe work environment is one of the factors that can increase the productivity and mental health of every employee, however, there are still many cases found related to an unsafe and comfortable environment that befell female workers, especially sexual harassment. This study aims to understand the experiences of victims of sexual harassment, especially related to the psychological impact felt by the victim. The approach used in this research is Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), determining the theme using NVivo 12 software. The data collection technique uses semi-structured interviews. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The research subjects were four employees who experienced sexual harassment at work. Based on the results of the research conducted, the themes that emerged were: (1) Factors supporting the occurrence of sexual harassment- (2) forms of sexual harassment- (3) psychological impact- (4) Coping. This research is expected to be a scientific contribution to industrial and organizational psychology, as well as a basis for stakeholders in making policies related to sexual harassment of women in the workplace, so the organization can provide safe, healthy, and wellbeing for woman at work.

Keywords: Sexual Harassment- Female Worker- Unsafe Environment

Topic: Psychology