Working ourselves to death: Workaholism, stress, and fatigue

Article Abstract:

America's obsession with time, work and efficiency has placed voracious demands on Americans especially in the last third of the 20th century. Workaholism is not to be confused with the work ethic which gives dignity, value and purpose to work. Workaholism is a selfish, compulsive behavior and becomes a coping mechanism for life an opiate that buffers reality.

Tests, problems and exercises, Work ethic

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Working ourselves to death: workaholism, stress, and fatigue

Article Abstract:

This article examines the nature of workaholism and the American work ethic, focusing on the health aspects of people who are addicted to work. Symptoms of fatigue and overwork are listed, and a self-quiz to identify workaholism is provided.

Social aspects, Research, Stress (Psychology), Fatigue, Industrial psychology, Industrial-organizational psychology

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The work, spend and debt syndrome

Article Abstract:

This article examines the issue of consumerism and how lives and economic institutions are organized around jobs and consumer choices.

Analysis, Behavior, Consumer behavior, Shopping, Consumers

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