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Compulsive Internet Use and workaholism: an exploratory two-wave longitudinal study

Quinones, C., Griffiths, M. D. and Kakabadse, N. K. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9517-8279 (2016) Compulsive Internet Use and workaholism: an exploratory two-wave longitudinal study. Computers in Human Behavior, 60. pp. 492-499. ISSN 0747-5632

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2016.02.060

Abstract/Summary

Workaholism refers to the uncontrollable need to work and comprises working compulsively (WC) and working excessively (WE). Compulsive Internet Use (CIU), involves a similar behavioural pattern although in specific relation to Internet use. Since many occupations rely upon use of the Internet, and the lines between home and the workplace have become increasingly blurred, a self-reinforcing pattern of workaholism and CIU could develop from those vulnerable to one or the other. The present study explored the relationship between these compulsive behaviours utilizing a two-wavelongitudinal study over six months. A total of 244 participants who used the Internet as part of their occupational role and were in full-time employment completed the online survey at each wave. This survey contained previously validated measures of each variable. Data were analysed using cross-lagged analysis. Results indicated that Internet usage and CIU were reciprocally related, supporting the existence of tolerance in CIU. It was also found that CIU at Time 1 predicted WC at Time 2 and that WE was unrelated to CIU. It is concluded that a masking mechanism appears a sensible explanation for the findings. Although further studies are needed, these findings encourage a more holistic evaluation and treatment of compulsive behaviours.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Henley Business School > Marketing and Reputation
ID Code:67576
Publisher:Elsevier

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