Incidences of Workplace Deviance Behavior among Nurses

The present study addresses two fold objectives: to investigate acts of deviance and to examine the correlations between different demographic factors and acts of deviance among nurses. The study was carried out in hospitals located in Mumbai, Delhi and Chandigarh. Results indicate that the most frequently occurring acts of deviance are: loosing temper while at work, saying something hurtful to others and making fun of someone at work. The more striking finding is the use of illegal drugs or consumption of alcohol or tobacco while on duty. A few respondents discussed confidential information about hospitals and patients with unauthorized persons. Demographic factors such as age, gender, tenure, marital status indicated no significant relation with deviance.