TY - JOUR
T1 - Workaholism, Motivation, and Addiction in the Workplace
T2 - A Critical Review and Implications for HRD
AU - Kim, Sehoon
PY - 2019/9/1
Y1 - 2019/9/1
N2 - Despite the wide use of the term workaholism, universally defined as an addiction to work, there is little consensus on this concept and how people become workaholics. This article critically reviews the workaholism literature to reframe the concept of workaholism and to provide implications for human resource development (HRD). Through a literature review, four perspectives were found based on assumptions about behavioral motivation. The motivation and addiction processes in workaholism are discussed, focusing on the theories and characteristics of the workplace. The gaps and omissions are identified in the reviewed research, and a workaholism framework is suggested that emphasizes contextual and behavioral inclusiveness. This review contributes to literature on workaholism by illuminating current divergent opinions on workaholism and guiding future research. The recommendations can also enhance the practical development of individuals and organizations that currently or potentially face excessive work issues.
AB - Despite the wide use of the term workaholism, universally defined as an addiction to work, there is little consensus on this concept and how people become workaholics. This article critically reviews the workaholism literature to reframe the concept of workaholism and to provide implications for human resource development (HRD). Through a literature review, four perspectives were found based on assumptions about behavioral motivation. The motivation and addiction processes in workaholism are discussed, focusing on the theories and characteristics of the workplace. The gaps and omissions are identified in the reviewed research, and a workaholism framework is suggested that emphasizes contextual and behavioral inclusiveness. This review contributes to literature on workaholism by illuminating current divergent opinions on workaholism and guiding future research. The recommendations can also enhance the practical development of individuals and organizations that currently or potentially face excessive work issues.
KW - excessive working
KW - motivation
KW - work addiction
KW - work habit
KW - workaholism
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U2 - 10.1177/1534484319845164
DO - 10.1177/1534484319845164
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85064942736
SN - 1534-4843
VL - 18
SP - 325
EP - 348
JO - Human Resource Development Review
JF - Human Resource Development Review
IS - 3
ER -