Addiction Addiction And Its Effects On An Individual s...

Workaholism: Addiction to work A Critique Submitted by Vincent Torbellin El Centro College Psychology 2301, Section 51760, Fall 2014 Abstract Addiction to work (workaholism) is a manifested disorder. It has negative effects on an individual’s health and mental state, as well as their family and social life. The research (Shifron Reysen, 2011) states the addiction can be due to a sense of job security, marital problems, or a feeling of self-belonging. Research (Shifron Reysen 2011) also suggests workaholism can bring unwanted stress thus leading to health problems that can possibly lead to death. Shifron Reysen (2011) suggest therapy should be provided for those suffering from workaholism, as well for individuals to†¦show more content†¦Shifron Reysen (2011) stated that workaholism is a compulsive and potentially progressive fatal disorder characterized by self-imposed demands. An individual with workaholism doesn’t necessarily work hard but over works one’s self to the point that interferes significantly with one’s life tasks. The research (Shifron Reysen, 2011) shows several examp les that explain the similarities of addiction and workaholism of individuals. The first study (Shifron Reysen, 2011) suggest that as children, events happen that lead to misbehaviors which affect one’s adulthood creating a lifestyle that is believed to lead to addiction. For example as a child grows he or she can witness the habits of their parents that can have a major impact on an individual’s developmental perspective. Developmental perspective is the interaction of heredity and environment, which unfolds in predictable patterns throughout the lifespan. In turn leading the child to mimic their environment. Another study (Shifron Reysen, 2011) compares workaholism to individuals who have either a mental health disorder, substance abuse disorder, or both. Lifestyles of these individuals were studied based on four scales: Taking Charge, Going Along, Wanting Recognition, and Liked by All. The observation in the study (Shifron Reysen, 2011) revealed that people who had both of the disorders showed higher scores in the taking charge category rather