Workaholic behaviors: Do colleagues agree?

Although workaholism has been hypothesized to have an effect on interpersonal relationships, few studies have obtained data from other individuals in a focal person's network. The present exploratory study examined level of agreement in both workaholism components proposed by Spence and Robbins (see record 1992-18384-001; work involvement, feeling driven to work, work enjoyment) and hours worked per week between 62 women and men in professional and managerial jobs and a self-nominated coworker. Data were collected using anonymously completed questionnaires. There was considerable agreement between the two individuals on levels of the three workaholism components and hours worked per week. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)