EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE ON SEAFARERS’ WORKING TIME AT SEA

Gökhan Ayaz () and Leyla TAVACIOĞLU ()

Eurasian Business & Economics Journal, 2025, vol. 41, issue 41, 151-167

Abstract: In this study, the relationship between the perception of psychological violence and the intention to leave work among employees in the maritime sector, as well as individuals’ durations of service onboard, are examined. The study is divided into two main sections. The first section presents a theoretical framework on the concept of psychological violence. It includes the definition and historical background of psychological violence, the causes of its occurrence—particularly those specific to the maritime industry—its stages, types, and the common forms encountered within the sector. In addition, the legal dimensions of psychological violence and national and international studies from various sectors, including maritime, are also discussed. The second section outlines the research conducted to investigate the impact of psychological violence on seafarers’ onboard working periods. This section presents the methodology, findings, and results of the study. The findings indicate that the perception of psychological violence has a significant effect on the intention to leave work. In general, as the level of perceived psychological violence increases, employees’ intention to resign also rises. Significant and positive correlations were found between the sub-dimensions of psychological violence (those affecting communication, attacks on social relations, attacks on reputation, attacks on quality of life and work, and those directly affecting health) and the intention to leave work. These findings reveal that psychological violence has adverse effects on employees in the workplace and triggers thoughts of resignation.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.17740/eas.econ.2025-V41-08

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