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    The International Work Addiction Scale (IWAS): A screening tool for clinical and organizational applications validated in 85 cultures from six continents
    (Akadémiai Kiadó, 2025-02-25) Charzyńska E; Buźniak A; Czerwiński SK; Woropay-Hordziejewicz N; Schneider Z; Aavik T; Adamowic M; Adams BG; Al-Mahjoob SM; Almoshawah SAS; Arrowsmith J; Asatsa S; Austin S; Aziz S; Bakker AB; Balducci C; Barros E; Bălțătescu S; Bdier D; Bhatia N; Bilic S; Boer D; Caspi A; Chaleeraktrakoon T; Chan CIM; Chien C-J; Choi H-S; Choubisa R; Clark M; Čekrlija Đ; Demetrovics Z; Dervishi E; de Zoysa P; Domínguez Espinosa ADC; Dragova-Koleva S; Efstathiou V; Fernandez ME; Fernet C; Gadelrab HF; Gamsakhurdia V; Garðarsdóttir RB; Garrido LE; Gillet N; Gonçalves SP; Griffiths MD; Hakobyan NR; Halim FW; Hansenne M; Hasan BB; Herttalampi M; Hlatywayo CK; Hromatko I; Igou ER; Iliško D; Isayeva U; Ismail HN; Jensen DH; Kakupa P; Kamble S; Kerriche A; Kubicek B; Kugbey N; Kun B; Lee JH; Lisá E; Lisun Y; Lupano Perugini ML; Marcatto F; Maslovarić B; Massoudi K; McFarlane TA; Mgaiwa SJ; Moosavi Jahanabad ST; Moreta-Herrera R; Nguyen HTM; Ohtsubo Y; Özsoy T; Øvergård KI; Pallesen S; Parker J; Plohl N; Pontes HM; Potter R; Roe A; Samekin A; Schulmeyer MK; Seisembekov TZ; Serrano-Fernández MJ; Shahrour G; Sladojević Matić J; Sobhie R; Spagnoli P; Story J; Sullman MJM; Sultanova L; Sun R; Suryani AO; Sussman S; Teng-Calleja M; Torales J; Vera Cruz G; Wu AMS; Yang X; Zabrodska K; Ziedelis A; Atroszko PA
    BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Despite the last decade's significant development in the scientific study of work addiction/workaholism, this area of research is still facing a fundamental challenge, namely the need for a valid and reliable measurement tool that shows cross-cultural invariance and, as such, allows for worldwide studies on this phenomenon. METHODS: An initial 16-item questionnaire, developed within an addiction framework, was administered alongside job stress, job satisfaction, and self-esteem measures in a total sample of 31,352 employees from six continents and 85 cultures (63.5% females, mean age of 39.24 years). RESULTS: Based on theoretical premises and psychometric testing, the International Work Addiction Scale (IWAS) was developed as a short measure representing essential features of work addiction. The seven-item version (IWAS-7), covering all seven components of work addiction, showed partial scalar invariance across 81 cultures, while the five-item version (IWAS-5) showed it across all 85 cultures. Higher levels of work addiction on both versions were associated with higher job stress, lower job satisfaction, and lower self-esteem across cultures. The optimal cut-offs for the IWAS-7 (24 points) and IWAS-5 (18 points) were established with an overall accuracy of 96% for both versions. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The IWAS is a valid, reliable, and short screening scale that can be used in different cultures and languages, providing comparative and generalizable results. The scale can be used globally in clinical and organizational settings, with the IWAS-5 being recommended for most practical and clinical situations. This is the first study to provide data supporting the hypothesis that work addiction is a universal phenomenon worldwide.
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    Organizational Commitment and Burnout During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Analysis in the United States and New Zealand
    (Taylor and Francis Group on behalf of the World Communication Association, 2024-06-17) Croucher SM; Rocker K; Singh R; Feekery A; Ashwell D; Green M; Murray N; Anderson K
    This study examined the link between organizational commitment (OC) and burnout during COVID-19 in New Zealand and the United States. Results revealed OC and burnout differed between the U.S. and New Zealand. In addition, the correlations between OC and the dimensions of burnout differed between the nations, particularly on issues linked with emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment. These results point to the influence of lockdowns and other physical limitations on burnout and commitment in organizations. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed, as well as areas for future research.
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    A comparison of the relationship between extraversion and argumentativeness in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
    (Taylor and Francis Group on behalf of the Eastern Communication Association, 2024-03-12) Croucher SM; Yotes T; Ashwell D; Condon SM
    The association between argumentativeness and extraversion, while well established in the United States, has not been examined cross-culturally. Therefore, this study conducts a cross-cultural comparison of this association with nationally representative samples from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. The results confirm previous research in the U.S. and showed U.S. participants scored highest on tendency to approach arguments and extraversion, and lowest on tendency to avoid arguments, while New Zealanders scored the lowest on tendency to approach arguments and extraversion. These results expand our understanding of argumentativeness, illustrating the positive association between argumentativeness and extraversion is not a uniquely U.S. phenomenon, and expanding our understanding of argumentativeness to the Canadian context. The differences found between countries suggest future research explore how other factors might explain these differences.
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    A General Math Anxiety Measure
    (MDPI (Basel, Switzerland), 2022-06) Kelly S; Croucher SM; Kim KY; Permyakova T; Turdubaeva E; Rocker KT; Eskiçorapçı N; Stanalieva G; Orunbekov B; Rimkeeratikul S; Jameson MM
    Math anxiety is a psychological burden that can hinder individuals across their lifetimes. However, the current literature lacks a valid measure of math anxiety that can be used across instructional modalities and among non-student populations. As such, it is difficult to assess math anxiety in virtual learning environments, track math anxiety across lifetimes, or determine the utility of math anxiety inoculations for non-student populations. This study presents a validity portfolio for a generalized math anxiety measure that can be used across teaching modalities, across lifetimes, and is simple enough to be used cross-culturally. The measure yielded evidence of validity when used in all tested samples: the United States (student and non-student samples), New Zealand (student and non-student samples), Kyrgyzstan (non-student sample), Turkey (non-student sample), Russia (non-student sample), and Thailand (non-student sample). The data support the use of the new math anxiety measure free of context.