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Workaholism's hidden cost: decoding burnout and cynicism through psychological distress and the buffering power of psychological capital

  • 0School of Law, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Psychology & Health +

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January 26, 2026

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January 26, 2026

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Summary

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Workaholism significantly increases burnout and cynicism among healthcare workers. Psychological distress acts as a mediator, while psychological capital offers a buffer against work-related stress.

Area Of Science

  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • Organizational Behavior

Background

  • Workaholism is a growing concern in the healthcare sector.
  • Understanding its impact on employee well-being is crucial.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To investigate the effects of workaholism on burnout and cynicism in healthcare professionals.
  • To examine the mediating role of psychological distress and the moderating role of psychological capital.

Main Methods

  • A three-wave longitudinal study was conducted with 357 healthcare workers in Pakistan.
  • Data collection included measures of workaholism, psychological capital, psychological distress, burnout, and cynicism.

Main Results

  • Workaholism was found to significantly predict higher levels of burnout and cynicism.
  • Psychological distress mediated the relationship between workaholism and adverse outcomes.
  • Psychological capital moderated the impact of workaholism on psychological distress.

Conclusions

  • The findings highlight the detrimental effects of workaholism on healthcare workers' well-being.
  • Interventions aimed at managing workaholism and enhancing psychological capital are recommended for healthcare organizations.
  • This study contributes to understanding employee well-being through the lens of the Conservation of Resources theory.

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