Background The theory of work craving defines workaholism as a pathological work addiction which comprises: (a) obsessive-compulsive desire to work, (b) anticipation of self-worth compensatory incentives from working, (c) anticipation of reduction of negative emotions or withdrawal symptoms from working, and (d) neurotic perfectionism. Research has shown that workaholism is associated with adve...

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar como as variáveis sociodemográficas explicam os níveis de engajamento e workaholism no trabalho profissionais enfermagem intensivistas. Adotou-se método um exploratório, com abordagem quantitativa dos dados, realizado uma amostra não-probabilística atuantes em Serviços terapia intensiva adulto hospitais públicos privados do Estado Rio Janeiro. Foram realizad...

Abstract This study focuses on two types of heavy work investment, namely workaholism and engagement, psychological detachment from work. Both engagement refer to an intense effort, yet with a different impact personal life. Building Stressor–Detachment Model (SDM), we examine how levels workaholism, influence outcomes related employees’ well-being (i.e., perceived health, negative affectivity,...