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  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Work addiction is a recognized issue, but its manifestation in academic settings requires further examination.
  • Griffiths et al. (2018) identified myths surrounding work addiction, prompting discussion on related concepts in education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the concept of work addiction within the school context.
  • To differentiate problematic overstudying from addiction by comparing it to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and substance-use disorder criteria.
  • To propose a more fitting conceptualization for problematic overstudying.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical commentary and conceptual analysis.
  • Comparison of problematic overstudying with diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5 for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and substance-use disorder.
  • Examination of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

Main Results:

  • Problematic overstudying in academic settings may present as an obsession rather than a direct addiction.
  • Similarities and differences between overstudying, OCD, and substance-use disorders are discussed.
  • Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder traits are considered in relation to overstudying.

Conclusions:

  • Problematic overstudying is better understood as an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)-related disorder.
  • The distinction between addiction and obsession is crucial for accurate diagnosis and intervention in academic contexts.
  • Further research is needed to refine the conceptualization and treatment of problematic overstudying.