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Obsessive-compulsive disorder and its association with work addiction and job stress
1Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Vocational School of Geyve, Sakarya, Turkiye.
Background:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) which has come to the fore, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic is arguably neglected within the scope of working life. For this reason, there is a need for research in organizational psychology to examine OCB in working life.
Objective:
The purpose of the present study was to examine the associations of OCD tendencies of employees with work addiction and job stress.
Methods:
Quantitative research was designed to achieve the research purpose. A total of 771 white-collar employees completed a survey that included psychometric assessment tools for the three aforementioned variables.
Results:
Correlation analysis indicated that OCD was positively associated with both work addiction (p < 0.001) and job stress (p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis showed that the rumination (a subscale on the OCD scale) was significantly associated with work addiction (β= 0.39 p < 0.001) and job stress (β= 0.40 p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
The obtained findings are interpreted theoretically, empirically, and practically, and possible research suggestions regarding the examination of OCD in working life are discussed.
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