scholarly journals Passionately Motivated Reasoning: Biased Processing of Passion-Threatening Messages

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin J. I. Schellenberg ◽  
Daniel Seth Bailis
Keyword(s):  
Defensive Behavior ◽  
Motivated Reasoning ◽  
Sense Of Control ◽  
Total N ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽  
Defensive Responses ◽  
Biased Processing ◽  
And Control

Objective: When facing setbacks and obstacles, the dualistic model of passion outlines that obsessive passion, and not harmonious passion, will predict greater levels of defensiveness (Vallerand, 2015). Our aim was to determine if these passion dimensions predicted defensiveness in the same way when confronted with threatening messages targeting the decision to pursue a passion.Method: Across four studies with passionate Facebook users, hockey fans, and runners (total N = 763), participants viewed messages giving reasons why their favorite activity should not be pursued. Participants either reported their desire to read the messages (Studies 1 and 2) or evaluated the messages after reading them (Studies 3 and 4).Results: Harmonious passion consistently predicted higher levels of avoidance or negative evaluations of the messages. These responses were attenuated for participants who had previously affirmed an important value (Study 1), or who were told that they do not control the passions they pursue (Study 4).Conclusions: Harmonious passion entails a sense of autonomy and control over activity engagement, which usually leads to non-defensive behavior. However, this sense of control may elicit more defensive responses from more harmoniously passionate individuals when the decision itself to pursue an activity is under attack.

scholarly journals The Two Dimensions of Passion for Sport: A New Look Using a Quadripartite Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin J. I. Schellenberg ◽  
Jeremie Verner-Filion ◽  
Patrick Gaudreau ◽  
Sophia Mbabaali
Keyword(s):  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Total N ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Harmonious And Obsessive Passion ◽  
New Look

Research relying on the dualistic model of passion has consistently found that harmonious passion for sport is positively associated with adaptive outcomes and that obsessive passion for sport is positively associated with maladaptive outcomes (e.g., Vallerand & Verner-Filion, 2020). In this research, we tested if various sport outcomes were related to within-person combinations of both harmonious and obsessive passion. Three samples of athletes (total N = 1,290) completed online surveys that assessed various sport outcomes (e.g., sport enjoyment, goal attainment), along with harmonious and obsessive passion for their sport. We found that athletes were best served by having either high harmonious passion or low obsessive passion or, in many cases, high harmonious passion that was combined with low obsessive passion. These results add to our understanding of passion by showing that combinations of harmonious and obsessive passion for sport are differentially associated with indicators of a positive sport experience.

scholarly journals Testing the Dualistic Model of Passion Using a Novel Quadripartite Approach: A Look at Physical and Psychological Well-Being

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin J. I. Schellenberg ◽  
Jeremie Verner-Filion ◽  
Patrick Gaudreau ◽  
Daniel Seth Bailis ◽  
Marc-André Lafrenière ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Total N ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽  
Video Gamers

Objective: Passion research has focused extensively on the unique effects of both harmonious passion and obsessive passion (Vallerand, 2015). We adopted a quadripartite approach (Gaudreau & Thompson, 2010) to test whether physical and psychological well-being are distinctly related to subtypes of passion with varying within-person passion combinations: pure harmonious passion, pure obsessive passion, mixed passion, and non-passion. Method: In four studies (total N = 3122), we tested if passion subtypes were differentially associated with self-reported general health (Study 1), health symptoms in video gamers (Study 2), global psychological well-being (Study 3), and academic burnout (Study 4) using latent moderated structural equation modeling. Results: Pure harmonious passion was generally associated with more positive levels of physical health and psychological well-being compared to pure obsessive passion, mixed passion, and non-passion. In contrast, outcomes were more negative for pure obsessive passion compared to both mixed passion and non-passion subtypes.Conclusions: This research underscores the theoretical and empirical usefulness of a quadripartite approach for the study of passion. Overall, the results demonstrate the benefits of having harmonious passion, even when obsessive passion is also high (i.e., mixed passion), and highlight the costs associated with a pure obsessive passion.

Passion for Work

2019 ◽  
pp. 17-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Vallerand ◽  
Nathalie Houlfort ◽  
Sarah Bourdeau
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Loss Of Control ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽  
Passion For Work

This chapter focuses on the prevalent model of passion, namely the dualistic model of passion. This model defines passion as a strong inclination toward an activity that people love, value, engage in on a regular basis and is part of identity. Further, the dualistic model of passion posits the existence of two distinct types of passion leading to opposite outcomes. One is harmonious passion, resulting from an autonomous internalization and where people feel in control of their passion. The second is obsessive passion which results from a controlled internalization and is associated with the experience of a loss of control with regards to the beloved activity. Although being passionate about work at face value should have important and positive outcomes, the dualistic model of passion posits that this should mainly take place for harmonious passion. Research reviewed in this chapter provides support for this assumption. In addition, research is also reviewed on the determinants of passion. The research methods and measures used in the area are also presented. Finally, implications for future research and some applications are also formulated.

scholarly journals The Two Dimensions of Passion for Sport: A New Look Using a Quadripartite Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Benjamin J.I. Schellenberg ◽  
Jérémie Verner-Filion ◽  
Patrick Gaudreau ◽  
Sophia Mbabaali
Keyword(s):  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Harmonious And Obsessive Passion ◽  
New Look

Research relying on the dualistic model of passion has consistently found that harmonious passion for sport is positively associated with adaptive outcomes and that obsessive passion for sport is positively associated with maladaptive outcomes. In this research, we tested if various sport outcomes were related to within-person combinations of both harmonious and obsessive passion. Three samples of athletes (total N = 1,290) completed online surveys that assessed various sport outcomes (e.g., sport enjoyment, goal attainment), along with harmonious and obsessive passion for their sport. We found that athletes were best served by having either high harmonious passion or low obsessive passion or, in many cases, high harmonious passion that was combined with low obsessive passion. These results add to our understanding of passion by showing that combinations of harmonious and obsessive passion for sport are differentially associated with indicators of a positive sport experience.

Passion in Referees: Examining Their Affective and Cognitive Experiences in Sport Situations

2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederick L. Philippe ◽  
Robert J. Vallerand ◽  
Joéline Andrianarisoa ◽  
Philippe Brunel
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Emotional Experiences ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽  
Experience Of Flow

The present research examined in two studies the role of passion for refereeing in referees' affective and cognitive functioning during games. In line with past research on the dualistic model of passion (Vallerand et al., 2003), Study 1 (n1 = 90 and n2 = 148) revealed that harmonious passion (HP) for refereeing was positively associated with positive emotions and the experience of flow during games. Conversely, obsessive passion (OP) for refereeing was unrelated to positive emotions and flow, but was positively associated with negative emotional experiences during games. Study 2 (n = 227) examined referees' affective and cognitive functioning after having committed an important mistake. Results showed that HP was negatively associated with maladaptive affective and cognitive functioning after a bad call, whereas OP was positively associated with such maladaptive functioning, including subsequent poor decision making. In addition, in both studies, most referees reported to be passionate toward refereeing. Finally, results from both studies remained the same after controlling for referees' gender, age, years of experience, and types of sports.

Passion in Sport: A Look at Determinants and Affective Experiences

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 454-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Vallerand ◽  
François L. Rousseau ◽  
Frédérick M.E. Grouzet ◽  
Alexandre Dumais ◽  
Simon Grenier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Team Sports ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽  
Competitive Athletes ◽  
Affective Experiences ◽  
New Research ◽  
The Way

Based on the Dualistic Model of Passion (Vallerand et al., 2003), a sequence involving the determinants and affective experiences associated with two types of passion (harmonious and obsessive) toward sport was proposed and tested. This sequence posits that high levels of sport valuation and an autonomous personality orientation lead to harmonious passion, whereas high levels of sport valuation and a controlled personality orientation facilitate obsessive passion. In turn, harmonious passion is expected to lead to positive affective experiences in sport but to be either negatively related or unrelated to negative affective experiences. Conversely, obsessive passion is hypothesized to be positively related to negative affective experiences in sport but to be either negatively related or unrelated to positive affective experiences. Results of three studies conducted with recreational and competitive athletes involved in individual and team sports provided support for the proposed integrative sequence. These findings support the role of passion in sport and pave the way to new research.

scholarly journals More questions about multiple passions: Who has them, how many do people have, and the impact of being polyamorously passionate on well-being

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin J. I. Schellenberg ◽  
Daniel Seth Bailis
Keyword(s):  
Personality Trait ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Total N ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽  
Potent Predictor ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

People are often passionate toward multiple activities in their lives. However, more has been learned about passion toward any single activity than about passion toward multiple activities. Relying on the dualistic model of passion (Vallerand 2015), this research addressed the antecedents and consequences of polyamorous passion. In four pre-registered studies (total N = 1,322) and one mini meta-analysis, we found that (a) people tend to report being passionate for between 2 and 4 activities; (b) harmonious passion becomes a less potent predictor of well-being as it is directed toward less-favored activities; (c) harmonious passion does not contribute to the prediction of well-being beyond a second-favorite activity; and (d) openness to experience is a personality trait that is positively associated with the number of passionate activities that people have in their lives. These results contribute to our understanding of who has multiple passions, how many passionate activities people tend to have, and the relationship between polyamorous passion and well-being.

Making the Final Shot: The Role of Passion and Integrated Temporal Positivity in Last-Second Sport Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 356-367
Author(s):  
Anna Sverdlik ◽  
Robert J. Vallerand ◽  
Ariane St-Louis ◽  
Michael Sam Tion ◽  
Geneviève Porlier
Keyword(s):  
Team Sport ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽  
The Past ◽  
Optimal Functioning ◽  
Clear Support

The new construct of integrated temporal positivity—defined as the positive, adaptive, and dynamic use of the past, the present, and the future—is posited to promote optimal functioning. Based on the dualistic model of passion, the present research sought to test the hypothesis that harmonious passion, more than obsessive passion, triggers a higher use of integrated temporal positivity that, in turn, leads to one crucial type of sport performance, namely last-second performance. The results of 3 studies conducted with team-sport athletes (Study 1, n = 625; Study 2, n = 285; and Study 3, n = 263) provided clear support for the hypothesis. The results pave the way for future research focusing on the role of adaptive temporal processes in support of sport performance.

scholarly journals Employee perceptions of their work environment, work passion, and work intentions: A replication study using three samples

2021 ◽  
pp. 234094442110022
Author(s):  
Taylor Peyton ◽  
Drea Zigarmi
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total N ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Work Passion

This study contributes to the emerging literature on the employee work passion appraisal (EWPA) model, by replicating structural equation modeling across three samples (total n = 4,613). We examine passion for work as a mediator of employees’ work environment characteristics and work intentions. Our data fit the structure of the EWPA model in three samples. As expected, work environment characteristics were strongly and positively correlated with harmonious passion, but contrary to our expectations, work environment characteristics were moderately and positively correlated with obsessive passion. Harmonious passion was positively correlated with work intentions, but the connection between obsessive passion and work intentions yielded mixed results. The overall results support harmonious passion, and less so obsessive passion, as partial mediators of employees’ perceptions of their work environment characteristics and favorable work intentions. This study has limitations in that it uses a cross-sectional, single-source, self-report design. Practical implications of the study are also presented.

scholarly journals A casino in my pocket: Gratifications associated with obsessive and harmonious passion for mobile gambling

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0246432
Author(s):  
Eoin Whelan ◽  
Samuli Laato ◽  
A. K. M. Najmul Islam ◽  
Joël Billieux
Keyword(s):  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Uses And Gratifications ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Harmonious Passion ◽  
Obsessive Passion ◽  
Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽  
Usage Patterns ◽  
Problematic Gambling ◽  
Gambling Harms ◽  
Highly Involved

Mobile gambling differs from land-based and traditional forms of gambling in that the opportunity to place bets and engage with casinos is constantly present and easily accessible. Instead of going to a physical bookmaker or casino, mobile gambling is done quickly and swiftly, anytime, anywhere, with a few taps on a mobile device. Previous studies reveal mobile gambling has managed to reach new audiences especially amongst younger people. Gambling harms can have severe adverse effects on individuals, families and society. However, for a subgroup of highly involved individuals, gambling can be considered a harmonious passion that permits frequent gambling without elevating individual’s risks of experience problem gambling manifestations. Combining the Uses and Gratifications (U&G) and Dualistic Model of Passion (DMP) frameworks, the present study aims to determine if and how the different gratifications sought from mobile gambling are susceptible to explaining non-problematic versus problematic patterns in highly involved gamblers. Data were collected over two waves from a global sample of mobile gamblers (N = 327). Results emphasize that the motivational underpinnings of mobile gambling (as measured by the U&G) differ in obsessive versus harmonious passion. Obsessive passion is associated with poor mood and problematic gambling. In contrast, harmonious passion for mobile gambling is associated with positive mood but is unrelated to problematic gambling. Based on these findings, and given that problematic gambling is an internationally relevant public health issue (the prevalence of problem gambling is estimated to range from 0.1% to 5.8% in different countries), we suggest interventions focusing on specific uses and gratifications associated with an obsessive passion for mobile gambling may be effective in reducing problematic usage patterns.

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