ABSTRACT
The definition of workplace bullying depends on the culture of certain countries. This research specifically aims to explore bullying definition and behaviors in the context of nursing in Indonesia. Using phenomenology and qualitative approach, the methodology of this study is in-depth interviews with ten nurses processed with thematic analysis. The results are divided into two perspectives, namely those of the perpetrators and the victims. From the perpetrators’ perspective, bullying is defined as a common action in a learning process for junior nurses and the responsibility of senior nurses. On the other hand, from the victims’ perspective, bullying is defined as an imbalance of power between senior and junior nurses (seniority). Bullying is also viewed as a process that consists of certain levels with physical abuse as the worst level. In general, bullying behaviors from both perspectives are basically the same, such as work pressure, verbal intimidation, joking, stigmatization, isolation, and predatory bullying.
