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   Work·a·hol·ism

   /ˈwərkəˌhôˌliz(ə)m/

   

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   • 1. a compulsion to work excessively hard and long hours: informal "a culture where materialism and workaholism are rampant"

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   What is workaholism?

   • Another emergent body of literature defined workaholism as consisting of three behavioral tendencies: spending discretionary time in work activities, thinking about work when not at work, and working beyond organizational or economic requirements.

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   What are the characteristics of a workaholic?

   • The workaholic is portrayed by a set of distinct characteristics. Employees who experience high work involvement, high drive to work, and low work enjoyment together are more likely to be workaholics than those who just experience a subset of the symptoms.

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   How do you understand workaholism?

   • The key to understanding workaholism is to fully appreciate what happens to an individual's behavior and subsequently character when the Feeling function no longer informs judgment. The emphasis too often is placed on the excessive hours that these people work, yet this is but one of a series of symptoms.

   Understanding the Dynamics of Workaholism | Psychology Today

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   What is workaholism & why is it a problem?

   • Obsession with work-related success, often experiencing paranoia or intense fear of work failure. Workaholism has been associated with burnout, depression, poor physical health, career and life dissatisfaction, work–family conflict, and relationship and marital conflict (Quinones & Griffiths, 2015).

   Helping a Workaholic in Therapy: 18 Symptoms & Interventions

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3. www.healthline.com › health › are-you-a-workaholicWhat is a Workaholic? Signs and How to Manage - Healthline

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   What is workaholism? The term “workaholism” was first used in 1971 by psychologist Wayne Oates, and he defined it as a compulsion or an uncontrollable need to work incessantly. Since...

4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › workaholicWorkaholic: Symptoms, diagnosis, and when to get help

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   Jul 26, 2023 · What makes someone a workaholic? Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Diagnosis. Treatment. Getting help. FAQ. Summary. “Workaholism,” or work addiction, is a behavioral pattern in which a...

5. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogUnderstanding the Dynamics of Workaholism | Psychology Today

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   Dec 15, 2011 · Workaholism is a soul-destroying addiction that changes people's personalities and the values they live by. It distorts the reality of each family member, threatens...

6. www.forbes.com › 2024/04/16 › what-is-workaholismWorkaholism: What It Is And How To Prevent It - Forbes

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Workaholism is limited to certain occupations. It's widespread across all industries and most occupations—academia, law, medicine, sales, marketing, consulting, IT, retail, manufacturing, you ...

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Workaholism, compulsive desire to work. Workaholism is defined in various ways. In general, however, it is characterized by working excessive hours (beyond workplace or financial requirements), by thinking continually about work, and by a lack of work enjoyment, which are unrelated to actual.

8. positivepsychology.com › workaholicHelping a Workaholic in Therapy: 18 Symptoms & Interventions

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   Jul 1, 2021 · Most contemporary definitions characterize a workaholic as someone who displays a problematic, irresistible preoccupation or obsession with work and who has an uncontrollable urge to invest time and effort into work activities beyond expectations (Balducci, Spagnoli, & Clark, 2020). Signs and symptoms of a workaholic may include: