Brittle Through the Ripple Effect of Disrespect? Stress Sensitization from Experienced Workplace Incivility

Key Points

• Stress sensitization from workplace incivility can affect emotional responses over time, leading to adverse outcomes.
• The emotional response of individuals exposed to incivility is gradually intensified, indicating heightened vulnerability.
• Analysis utilizes psychological frameworks to explore the domino effect of experienced incivility across teams and organizations.
• Findings highlight the need for interventions to address workplace incivility and improve mental health.