Workaholism, Exercise, and Stress-Related Illness

• Published in: Journal of workplace behavioral health Vol. 30; no. 4; pp. 393 - 406
• Main Authors: Aziz, Shahnaz, Wuensch, Karl L., Duffrin, Christopher
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 02.10.2015; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: exercise; Females; illness; Illnesses; Income; Internet; Management; Medicine; occupational health; Physical fitness; Risk factors; Sexes; Stress; work behavior; workaholism

The purpose of this study was to examine whether workaholism is associated with an increased risk of stress-related illness and if exercise is linked to a reduced risk of stress-related illness. Data were collected through administration of an online survey. The sample consisted of 266 employees in...