Justice, equity and altruism have been the drivers of benign developments in human societies according to a wide range of studies across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Our findings on coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death in all western societies, suggest that organizational justice is also a topic worthy of consideration in health research. |
Most people care deeply about just treatment by authorities. Lack of justice may be a source of oppression, deprivation and stress. |
This is the first study to demonstrate that justice at work may protect against coronary heart disease. |