Evaluation of work addiction in relation to self-esteem in the organization

Ariciu Stefania (), Canciu Veronica Stefania () and Matei Silvia Raluca ()
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Ariciu Stefania: Independent Researcher, Romania
Canciu Veronica Stefania: Independent Researcher, Romania
Matei Silvia Raluca: Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Romania

BlackSea Journal of Psychology, 2023, vol. 14, issue 4, 24-32

Abstract: This paper explores the complex interconnections between work addiction and self-esteem in the context of the organizational environment. Work addiction, also known as workaholism, reflects an excessive commitment to work, involving excessive devotion to professional tasks and a significant difficulty in breaking away from work. At the same time, self-esteem is the subjective assessment of one's own value and competence. This paper aims to assess how these two aspects of working life influence each other in an organizational environment. Through an extensive literature review, existing studies exploring the impact of work addiction on self-esteem and vice versa are reviewed. Intermediate variables, such as job satisfaction, work-life balance, and organizational support, are examined to better understand the mechanisms underlying these relationships. Research findings suggest that there is a significant correlation between work addiction and self-esteem in the organizational environment. Individuals with lower self-esteem may tend to engage in workaholism behavior in an attempt to reinforce their personal worth through professional performance. On the other hand, excessive workaholism can negatively affect self-esteem by increasing stress levels and burnout, as well as neglecting other aspects of personal life.

Keywords: dependence; workaholism; self-esteem; organizational climate; work environment; employee (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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