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Beyond the myths about work addiction: Toward a consensus on definition and trajectories for future studies on problematic overworking

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: In an unprecedented collaborative effort to integrate the existing knowledge on work addiction and delineate trajectories for future studies, several papers from work addiction researchers (including some of the most prolific experts in the field) have contributed to the debate on the misconceptions/myths about this problematic behavior. On the basis of the overview of the presented arguments, the most commonly proposed recommendations were that there should be: (a) a general definition of work addiction, (b) the need for more transdisciplinary and integrative approach to research, and (c) propositions regarding more high-quality research. These three aspects are summarized in the present paper. There is a general agreement among work addiction researchers that work addiction is a problematic behavior that merits more systematic studies, which require input and expertise from a wide range of fields due to its complex nature.

Source: Journal of Behavioral Addictions

DOI: 10.1556/2006.8.2019.11

Authors: Paweł A. Atroszko, Zsolt Demetrovics, Mark D. Griffiths

Institutions: University of Gdańsk, Eötvös Loránd University, Nottingham Trent University

Language: English

Topic: Workaholism, burnout, and well-being

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $916