The data is stark. Studies suggest that anywhere from 30% to 70% of university professors have experienced some form of workplace bullying or mobbing (where a group targets an individual) during their careers. Yet, for the average person—or even a junior scholar trying to understand their own trauma—accessing the peer-reviewed evidence has been a cruel paradox: the very research documenting institutional cruelty is often locked behind expensive journal paywalls.
But here is the insult added to injury: to read that very study, a non-affiliated individual would typically need to pay $39.95. In response, a coalition of scholars, librarians, and advocates has pushed for Open Access (OA) publishing. High-quality, free repositories now exist where one can legally find peer-reviewed literature on faculty bullying. read academic violence and bullying of faculty online free
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes. If you are experiencing workplace violence or bullying, consult your institution’s ombudsperson or a legal professional. The data is stark