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Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS) Test

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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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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
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.
Low
Moderate
High
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.
example score
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.
Low
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.
Low
Moderate
High
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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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

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.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Work Obsession (WO)
Work Obsession (WO)
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1.8
Normal range
1.5 — 2.2
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4
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Excessive Work (EW)
Excessive Work (EW)
Average
3
Normal range
2.6 — 3.5
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1
max.
4
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Workaholism Scale (WS)
Workaholism Scale (WS)
Average
3
Normal range
2.5 — 3.4
min.
1
max.
4
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

Below is a list of statements about how you feel in relation to your work. Please read each statement carefully and indicate the extent to which the described situations are characteristic of you. For each statement, select the response option that best describes how often you have felt that way.
    • (Almost) never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • (Almost) always
    • (Almost) never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • (Almost) always
    • (Almost) never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • (Almost) always
These are 3 of the 10 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.
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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Dutch Work Addiction Scale, DUWAS Test

Dutch Work Addiction Scale (DUWAS) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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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