My reflections on presenting at the 11th International Conference on Behavioral Addictions in Istanbul
When hard work becomes harmful. New research validates the International Work Addiction Scale (IWAS) in the UK using nationally representative data.
Introducing the Burnout Syndrome Test (BST), a free psychometric tool aligned with WHO's ICD-11 definition. Validated in a UK nationally representative sample
Reflections on presenting my research at the first EAWOP Small Group Meeting on workaholism in Gdańsk, where researchers gathered to exchange ideas, establish a policy document, and highlight workaholism as a pressing organizational challenge.
A practical guide on how to conduct a systematic review, from defining your research question and designing a protocol to synthesising findings and reporting using PRISMA guidelines.
In May 2025, I presented my Master’s thesis research on work addiction at the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP) Conference in Prague, marking my first international speaking engagement and a key milestone in my academic career.
With no formal training, I taught myself R in my 40s to complete a structural equation modelling (SEM) project for my MSc Psychology thesis. Here’s how I did it—and why it’s never too late to start coding.
I never planned to do a PhD. But curiosity, short courses, and a growing interest in psychology turned into two MScs—and eventually, doctoral research in behavioural addiction.
In this blog, I discuss our new study investigating the relationship between work addiction and burnout
