Nigerian adaptation of the Robinson's work Addiction Risk Test (WART): A measure of workaholism

This study aimed at making the Robinson's Work Addiction Risk Test (WART) relevant for Nigerian samples. Exploratory factor analysis (total N = 311) performed on the data revealed that the factorial structure of the Nigerian version of the WART was very similar to that of the original US version. The reliability coefficient alpha of the scale was high surpassing reliabilities reported for the original version. For parsimony, a follow up study was conducted to develop a short version of the WART. The twoout of the 5 dimensions of the full version that had the strongest factor loadings: the Overdoing (8 items) and the Control-perfectionism (7 items) subscales of the WART were subjected to tests and it was found that the 15-item scale is valid and the items are internally consistent and could be used as a short version of the scale. It is therefore concluded that the Nigerian version of the WART is as adequate as the original version in assessing workaholism; and that the Overdoing and Control-perfectionism subscales additively is a valid measure of workaholism and thus are recommended.