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How to counter the ten myths about work addiction?: Three postulates for future research

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Background and aim 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… Click to show full abstract

Background and aim 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.

Keywords: addiction; work addiction; future research; three postulates

Journal Title: Journal of Behavioral Addictions
Year Published: 2018

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