Focused on reaching specific goals and gaining self-esteem through professional success.
Characterized by "binge" working—periods of extreme productivity followed by exhaustion.
An internal, persistent urge to think about work even when not working, often accompanied by feelings of guilt or anxiety when away from the job. 3. Typology of Workaholics Workaholics
Driven by a fear of making mistakes, leading to excessive time spent on minor details. 4. Causes and Antecedents
The Multidimensional Construct of Workaholism: An Overview 1. Introduction Focused on reaching specific goals and gaining self-esteem
The term "workaholism" was first coined by Wayne Oates in 1971, who defined it as an characterized by a compulsion or uncontrollable need to work incessantly. While often colloquially used to describe anyone who works long hours, academic research distinguishes true workaholism from high work engagement based on the underlying compulsive drive and internal pressure rather than external job demands. 2. Defining Characteristics
Modern consensus identifies two core dimensions that define a workaholic: Workaholics
Spending an amount of time on work activities that significantly exceeds what is required by the job or expected by social norms.