Table 1 Frequency of being victimized weekly or daily basis, and the factor loadings of S-NAQ and ICA-W items among regular employees in Japan (n = 1,200)
| Â | Being victimized weekly or daily, % | Factor loadings | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | ||
S-NAQ items | |||
 a. Someone withholding information that affects your performance | 5.0 | .62 | .00 |
 b. Spreading of gossip and rumors about you | 2.7 | .80 | .04 |
 c. Being ignored or excluded | 3.4 | .80 | .05 |
 d. Having insulting or offensive remarks made about your person (i.e., habits and background), attitude, or private life | 3.0 | .82 | .03 |
 e. Being shouted at or being the target of spontaneous anger (or rage) | 3.3 | .82 | -.05 |
 f. Repeated reminders of your errors or mistakes | 2.8 | .80 | .01 |
 g. Being ignored or facing a hostile reaction when you approach | 3.3 | .84 | .05 |
 h. Persistent criticism of your work and effort | 3.8 | .86 | -.06 |
 i. Practical jokes carried out by people you do not get along with | 2.2 | .81 | .03 |
ICA-W items | |||
 A. Your e-mails, phone calls, or messages are ignored at work | 5.0 | .10 | .43 |
 B. Your e-mails are forwarded to third parties in order to harm you | 1.6 | .05 | .81 |
 C. Your work is criticized publicly by means of ICT | 1.5 | -.01 | .89 |
 D. Somebody is withholding e-mails or files you need, making your work more difficult | 2.9 | .08 | .61 |
 E. Rumors or gossip is being spread about you by means of ICT | 1.2 | -.01 | .93 |
 F. You are being insulted, threatened, or intimidated by means of ICT | 1.4 | .03 | .88 |
 G. Constant remarks are being made about you and your private life by means of ICT | 1.8 | .01 | .89 |
 H. Your personal information is hacked and used to harm you | 1.3 | -.02 | .87 |
 I. Somebody shares photos or videos of you on the Internet to make fun of you | 1.2 | -.04 | .87 |
 J. Somebody takes over your identity | 1.1 | -.06 | .86 |