The women in situation of gaslighting – risk identification in the work environment

Abstract Background As a contemporary form of “workplace harassment' (WH) is reported gaslighting. Preston Ni, defines it as ‘A constant manipulation and brainwashing…' The phenomenon presented mainly affecting the woman in workplace. aim study to determine identify risk subjecting workplace Bulgaria this psychological pressure gaslighting, favor building reduction program cause. Methods Empirical sociological research (ESR) among working women for period 10 years Sofia (around 2 million citizens), Bulgaria. An anonymous survey 2,000 between ages 30 65 was conducted. questionnaire respondents with only more than 5 work experience are included. Results Of surveyed 25% 30-40 years, about 47% 41-50 51-60 3% 61-65 years. result indicates that mostly 41 50 subjected by man at (about 45%), 15% - 5% 31-40 less 2% over 61. All them described introverted. Mostly high level education have remained mentally resistant gaslighting 35% respondents, shown higher creativity against background pressure. In almost 1/3 those prolonged mental harassment, were diagnosed first time, including: Hashimoto's thyroiditis (5%); arterial hypertension 10%); ischemic disease 15%). Half depression. Conclusions Gaslighting hidden violence female person based on hate speech demonstration power. defined real women, introverted type. Emotional plasticity knowledge smart has positive effect situation Key messages can lead lack confidence, clinical depression, distress related physical illnesses. Early detection provides advantages early optimization corporate culture department institution program.