WORK ADDICTION AND PERCEIVED SLEEP QUALITY: RESULTS OF AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

Abstract

Aim. The aim of the current study was to determine the relationship between employee work addiction and perceived sleep quality.
Methods. The study involved 205 employees (54,1% women, 45,9% men). Work addiction was measured using the Bergen Work Addiction Scale [1]. The Sleep Quality Scale [2] was used to assess the perceived sleep quality of employees.
Results. It was found that there is a significant relationship between work addiction and overall poor sleep quality, as well as some of its components: greater daytime dysfunctions, difficulties falling asleep, difficulties waking up, and difficulties maintaining sleep. Work addiction was not related to restoration from sleep and sleep satisfaction.
Conclusions. Research has confirmed that work addiction is associated with individual-level harm. The obtained results contribute to the scientific literature on the subject and provide empirically grounded knowledge about the consequences of work addiction. The findings of the study may be useful for individuals characterized by work addiction, healthcare professionals, and organizational representatives responsible for employee well-being.