Workaholism’s hidden cost: decoding burnout and cynicism through psychological distress and the buffering power of psychological capital

The cross-sectional nature of the data limits the ability to determine causality, suggesting the need for future longitudinal studies to confirm these results across different regions or industries. The study offers valuable implications for healthcare organizations, emphasizing the need for strategies to manage workaholism and its adverse effects. By exploring the combined effects of workaholism on burnout and cynicism, as well as the roles of psychological distress and psychological capital, this research makes a significant contribution to the literature on employee well-being in healthcare settings.