How to counter the ten myths about work addiction?: Three postulates for future research. Commentary on: Ten myths about work addiction (Griffiths et al., 2018) Cover Image

How to counter the ten myths about work addiction?: Three postulates for future research. Commentary on: Ten myths about work addiction (Griffiths et al., 2018)
How to counter the ten myths about work addiction?: Three postulates for future research. Commentary on: Ten myths about work addiction (Griffiths et al., 2018)

Author(s): Diana Malinowska
Subject(s): Behaviorism
Published by: Akadémiai Kiadó
Keywords: behavioral addiction; work addiction; workaholism

Summary/Abstract: Referring to Ten myths about work addiction reviewed by Griffiths, Demetrovics, and Atroszko in the Journal of Behavioral Addiction, three postulates were proposed to apply in future research on work addiction: (a) the clinical psychology perspective, (b) the systems approach, and (c) diversified and adequate methodologies. Methods. In a narrative review, using theoretical assumptions and empirical data, postulates were discussed against myths. Results. The opportunities offered by the perspectives and new insights related to myths were presented. Conclusion. It appears that the three postulates may contribute to theoretical and methodological progress in future research on work addiction.

  • Issue Year: 7/2018
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 871-874
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: English