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Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS)

Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS) Test

In 2 minutes, understand whether your work habits lean toward overwork and obsessive job focus. Fast, clear results support HR, coaching, and burnout prevention.

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3/4

Work Compulsiveness (WC)

Measures how difficult it is to mentally disconnect from work and how persistently work-related thoughts intrude outside of job demands.

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1 – 2: Low | 2.1 – 3: Moderate | 3.1 – 4: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting frequent work-related preoccupation and some difficulty switching off psychologically.

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2/4

Working Excessively (WE)

Measures the tendency to work more than necessary by taking on excessive workload and time investment beyond what is required.

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High

1 – 2: Low | 2.1 – 4: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting generally manageable work intensity with only occasional signs of taking on more than necessary.

example score

2/4

Work Addiction Scale (WAS)

Measures the degree of work addiction by assessing excessive working and obsessive involvement in work.

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1 – 2: Low | 2.1 – 3: Moderate | 3.1 – 4: High

A score of 2 indicates a low level of workaholism, suggesting generally balanced involvement in work with fewer signs of excessive or obsessive working.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Stressed high achievers

41%OF USERS

People who constantly work late or feel guilty resting take it to see if their drive has turned into an unhealthy pattern.

HR and people managers

34%OF USERS

HR specialists and team leads use it in wellbeing checks or trainings to spot overwork risks and start supportive conversations.

Psychologists and researchers

25%OF USERS

Counselors, coaches, and researchers administer it to measure workaholism tendencies and track changes over time.

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Work Obsession (WO)

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1.8

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Excessive Work (EW)

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Workaholism Scale (WS)

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for workaholism-related tendencies by measuring excessive working and compulsive preoccupation with work.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. It includes 10 statements to rate.

What instructions should be followed when answering?

Rate each statement based on how often it reflects typical behavior and thoughts. Answer all items using the same time frame in mind.

How should results be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate a stronger pattern of excessive work and difficulty disengaging from work. Results are a screening indicator and should be interpreted with other relevant information.

Is this a diagnostic tool for a mental disorder or burnout?

No, it does not provide a diagnosis. It helps identify elevated risk patterns that may warrant further assessment or support.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS) Test

addiction workaholism

Work patterns can become excessive and difficult to regulate, with potential implications for well-being and functioning. The Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS) is a brief self-report measure designed to assess tendencies consistent with work addiction.

It contains 10 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Respondents rate the frequency of work-related thoughts and behaviors, with content commonly reflecting working excessively and working compulsively. Results are used to describe the degree of problematic work involvement and to support screening, research, or workplace assessment; interpretation should consider context and is not, by itself, diagnostic. The Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS) was developed by Toon W. Taris and Wilmar B. Schaufeli.

Author: Toon W. Taris, Wilmar B. Schaufeli

Literature: Salanova, M., Del Líbano, M., Llorens, S., Schaufeli, W. B., & Fidalgo, M. Workaholism, technology use, and work engagement: The role of perceived job demands. Journal of Vocational Behavior. 2008.; Schaufeli, W. B., Taris, T. W., & Bakker, A. B. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: On the differences between work engagement and workaholism. In R. J. Burke (Ed.), Research companion to working time and work addiction. Edward Elgar Publishing. 2006.

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