The Prevalence of Workaholism among Missionary Religious Women in Nigeria

Abstract

Workaholism, a topic of significant academic interest in various professional spheres over the past four decades, has yet to be thoroughly explored in the context of religious women. This study utilizes a descriptive cross-sectional quantitative survey guided by the Job Demand-Resources (JDR) Theory and the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) to examine the prevalence of workaholism among missionary religious women in Nigeria. Data was collected from 123 Sisters using the Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS-10). Descriptive statistical analyses were employed to evaluate the data. The findings revealed a 12.2% prevalence of workaholism among the respondents. The study suggests that high job demands coupled with inadequate job resources may contribute to workaholism, with significant implications for both individual and community well-being, underscoring the importance of this research.