Work hard , play hard... or maybe not: A look at the relationships between workaholism , work-leisure conflict , and work stress

In the current study we sought to examine the relationships between workaholism , work-leisure conflict , and work stress. Workaholism is related to many negative consequences to both the employee and the organization. It is vital , then , to examine these outcomes in order to find ways to reduce potential harm. As such , self-report measures were used to study whether work-leisure conflict would strengthen the relationship between workaholism and work stress , and if work-leisure conflict acts as a mediator between workaholism and work stress. The sample consisted of 346 working adults from various occupations and backgrounds. The results indicated workaholism was positively correlated with work stress. Additionally , work leisure conflict was positively correlated with both workaholism and work stress. Moreover , work-leisure conflict was a significant mediator between workaholism and work stress , however , the results did not indicate a moderation effect for work-leisure conflict on the relationship between workaholism and work stress. Organizational implications , limitations , and future directions are discussed