Titre du document / Document title

Arbeitssucht (Workaholism)

Auteur(s) / Author(s)

BüHLER K.-E. ; SCHNEIDER Chr. ;

Résumé / Abstract

The following article gives an overview of the complex phenomenon workaholism. Although it has become increasingly relevant to our society, it has not often been subject to research. Up to now, there exists a lack of consciousness that this addiction is a serious syndrome with grave consequences for the individual as well as for society, and not - as often propagated - a positive personality trait or even a virtue. This article summarises definitions, characteristics and typologies of workaholics, which are described by different authors. In order to get a general impression of this syndrome including its relevance to society, the causes, consequences, and the therapy of this addiction are shown.

Revue / Journal Title

Schweizer Archiv für Neurologie und Psychiatrie   ISSN 0258-7661   CODEN SANPE8 

Source / Source

2002, vol. 153, n^o5, pp. 245-250 [6 page(s) (article)]

Langue / Language

Allemand

Editeur / Publisher

Schwabe & Co, Basel, SUISSE  (1985) (Revue)

Localisation / Location

INIST-CNRS, Cote INIST : 4627, 35400010899566.0060