Bernadette Kun, Borbála Paksi, Andrea Eisinger, Gyöngyi Kökönyei, Zsolt Demetrovics
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Work addiction (WA), characterized by dimensions such as overcommitment, difficulties in detachment from work, and work-life imbalance, is presumed to be associated with increased smartphone usage, even during risky activities like driving. The study investigated the connection between WA and future problematic and hazardous smartphone use, considering personality factors: anxiety, rumination, and worry. METHODS: A three-wave longitudinal study (N = 1,866) was conducted from March to July 2019, June to September 2020, and June to November 2021, involving a representative sample of 18-34-year-old residents in Hungary's capital...
March 8, 2024: Journal of Behavioral Addictions