Work Addiction and the Family: Conceptual and Research Considerations

Robinson, Bryan E.

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“…Workaholism is an individual difference characteristic referring to self-imposed demands, compulsive overworking, an inability to regulate work habits, and an overindulgence in work to the exclusion of most other life activities (Robinson, 1997). There is accumulating evidence that workaholism is related to poorer psychological and physical well-being (e.g., Andreassen et al, 2007; Burke & Matthiesen, 2004; Spence & Robbins, 1992).…”

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Workaholism and relationship quality: A spillover-crossover perspective.

Bakker

Demerouti

Burke

2009

Journal of Occupational Health Psychology

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This study of 168 dual-earner couples examined the relationship between workaholism and relationship satisfaction. More specifically, on the basis of the literature, it was hypothesized that workaholism is positively related to work-family conflict. In addition, the authors predicted that workaholism is related to reduced support provided to the partner, through work-family conflict, and that individuals who receive considerable support from their partners are more satisfied with their relationship. Finally, the authors hypothesized direct crossover of relationship satisfaction between partners. The results of structural equation modeling analyses using the matched responses of both partners supported these hypotheses. Moreover, in line with predictions, the authors found that gender did not affect the strength of the relationships in the proposed model. The authors discuss workplace interventions as possible ways to help workaholics and their partners.

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Section: Workaholism and Relationship Qualitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Workaholism and relationship quality: A spillover-crossover perspective.

Bakker

Demerouti

Burke

2009

Journal of Occupational Health Psychology

258

217

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“…According to Robinson (1997), workaholism is an individual difference characteristic referring to self-imposed demands, compulsive overworking, an incapability to regulate work habits, and overindulgence in work to the exclusion of most other life activities. Machlowitz (1980) prefers to view workaholism as an approach or an attitude toward working, rather than as the amount of time spent at work, since workaholics continue to think about work even when they are not working.…”

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Gaining the insight of workaholism, its nature and its outcome: A literature review

Tabassum¹,

Rahman²

2012

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The current study is about exploring the insight of the term 'workaholism'. Since its inception workaholism has grabbed the attention of the academicians. But recently the organizations are also getting concerned about the workaholic people as the managers are facing complexity in terms of managing such work addicted employees. These workaholic employees face greater amount of difficulties both in their work and family life due to their excessive obsession towards work. As a result they face several physical and psychological problems, and at the same time the organizations suffer in terms of productivity. Though this phenomenon is critically important for the development and growth of the employees and also the employers, very few initiatives were taken to explain the term workaholism along with its nature and impact. Several scholars have defined workaholism from different context, which sometimes create perplexity among the scholars and professionals. Thus the present study takes an initiative to explore the definition of workaholism, its nature, its antecedents, and its outcomes through literature review.

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“…Scott et al (1997) concluded that workaholism can be good or bad, a conclusion that might have been more difficult to reach had they considered the growing body of research suggesting that serious sociocultural and familial problems are associated with workaholism (Ishiyama & Kitayama, 1994;Robinson, 1997a; Robinson, 1 9 9 8~) .…”

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Workaholism: Bridging the Gap Between Workplace, Sociocultural, and Family Research

Robinson

2000

Journal of Employment Couns

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This article attempts to narrow the gap between the studies of workaholism and human relations/organizational development and workaholism and cross-cultural research and family counseling. Important studies on workaholism in the crosscultural and family counseling fields, which are typically absent in the organizational and career research literature, are reviewed. Recommendations for future research considerations also are presented.

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Work Addiction and the Family: Conceptual and Research Considerations

Cited by 6 publications

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Workaholism and relationship quality: A spillover-crossover perspective.

Workaholism and relationship quality: A spillover-crossover perspective.

Gaining the insight of workaholism, its nature and its outcome: A literature review

Workaholism: Bridging the Gap Between Workplace, Sociocultural, and Family Research

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