The Prevalence of Workaholism among Missionary Religious Women in Nigeria

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.