Introductión: Work addiction, or workaholism, is a behavioral addiction linked to significant physical, mental, and social health problems. Although not recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), its conceptualization has emerged from research addressing psychological, personality, psychosocial, and organizational determinants. Objectives: This review analyzes the concept of work addiction, differentiates it from work engagement and overcommitment, identifies predisposing factors, and examines its psychosocial effects. Methodology: Following Cochrane Collaboration guidelines, a qualitative review of empirical articles published between 2019 and 2024 in English and Spanish was conducted in selected academic databases. Inclusion/exclusion criteria were applied, and the process was summarized in a PRISMA flow diagram. Discussion and Conclusions: Findings...

Introductión: Work addiction, or workaholism, is a behavioral addiction linked to significant physical, mental, and social health problems. Although not recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), its conceptualization has emerged from research addressing psychological, personality, psychosocial, and organizational determinants. Objectives: This review analyzes the concept of work addiction, differentiates it from work engagement and overcommitment, identifies predisposing factors, and examines its psychosocial effects. Methodology: Following Cochrane Collaboration guidelines, a qualitative review of empirical articles published between 2019 and 2024 in English and Spanish was conducted in selected academic databases. Inclusion/exclusion criteria were applied, and the process was summarized in a PRISMA flow diagram. Discussion and Conclusions: Findings...