Workaholism and work engagement: Differences and mutual relationship
Workaholism and work engagement: Differences and mutual relationship

Summary/Abstract: The main purpose of the study was to analyse the relationship between workaholism and work engagement which, in the light of current research, constitute two separate constructs, although they are in some way related to each other. In addition, their relationship with demographic data, such as, age, gender, type of position was examined.The cross-sectional study, with the use of questionnaire methods (the Polish version of UWES and DUWAS), included in its scope 967 economically active people from Polish organizations, representing various professions.The analysis of relationships (with the use of the method of structural equation modelling) of workaholism and work engagement showed – in spite of weak association through absorption – the separate nature of the constructs studied. Regarding the relationship with demographic factors, women obtained higher scores in all dimensions of workaholism and work engagement; older workers showed greater engagement and ­greater compulsion to work than younger workers; managers, when compared with non-managers, are characterized by a higher level of excessive work.The results showed that workaholism and work engagement are two distinct phenomena, although they are related to each other to a little extent. The obtained differences in the examined constructs in terms of demographic factors provide a starting point for further research and analysis of their specific characteristics and causes.

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