Publication: Study on knowledge, attitudes, and experiences related to sexual harassment in malaysian workplaces
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2025-01
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Omar, Harwani
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This study examines knowledge, attitudes, and experiences (KAE) related to sexual harassment (SH) in Malaysian workplaces. A quantitative research approach was employed using an online survey to collect data from employees across various sectors. The survey instrument was adapted from established scales and validated sources to assess participants' understanding of SH, their attitudes toward it, and their personal or observed experiences in the workplace. The survey consisted of five parts: sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of SH, attitudes toward SH, experiences of SH, and reporting behaviours. A total of 394 Malaysian employees participated in the study, with 271 respondents included in the final analysis after applying exclusion and withdrawal criteria. Statistical analyses, including Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann- Whitney U test, and Binary Logistic Regression; were conducted to identify significant relationships between KAE with SH reporting behaviour. Findings revealed that knowledge is relatively uniform between genders, employment sectors, and job levels. Attitudes toward SH were influenced by personal attributes, workplace culture and awareness campaigns. Meanwhile reporting behaviours were hindered by fear of retaliation, lack of trust in reporting mechanisms, and organisational inaction. The study highlights the need for transparent policies and improved workplace-specific- sector training. Future research should explore sector-specific awareness and training programmes, and enhance reporting mechanism as well as support system
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