THE IMPACT OF TYPE A PERSONALITY ON WORKAHOLIC TENDENCIES: AN ASSESMENT OF ACHIEVEMENT STRIVING AND IMPATIENCE/IRRITABILTY DIMENSIONS
Öz
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between A type
personality dimensions (achievement striving and impatience/irritability)
and workaholism dimensions (work involvement, drive and work
enjoyment) identified by Stephen and Robbins (1992). Data were
collected from 178 academics in Marmara University using
questionnaires. The results provided empirical evidence for the strong
impact of achievement striving dimension of type A personality on
workaholic tendencies. Achievement striving dimension was positively
related to both drive and enjoyment of work, while impatience/irritability
dimension was negatively related to work enjoyment.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Workaholic Tendencies, A Type Personality, Achievement Striving, Impatience/Irritability
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