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Benjamin J I Schellenberg1, Jérémie Verner-Filion2, Patrick Gaudreau3
1Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB,Canada.
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
|October 27, 2021
Summary
Athletes benefit most from high harmonious passion or low obsessive passion for their sport. Combining high harmonious passion with low obsessive passion often leads to the best sport experiences and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Sport Psychology
- Psychology of Motivation
- Human Performance
Background:
- The dualistic model of passion categorizes passion into harmonious and obsessive types.
- Harmonious passion is linked to positive sport outcomes, while obsessive passion is linked to negative outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how within-person combinations of harmonious and obsessive passion relate to various sport outcomes.
- To explore nuanced relationships between passion types and athlete experiences beyond simple additive effects.
Main Methods:
- Survey research involving three samples of athletes (total N = 1,290).
- Assessment of harmonious passion, obsessive passion, and multiple sport outcomes (e.g., enjoyment, goal attainment).
Main Results:
- Optimal outcomes were associated with high harmonious passion or low obsessive passion.
- A combination of high harmonious passion and low obsessive passion frequently yielded the most favorable results.
- Specific combinations of passion types differentially predicted positive sport experiences.
Conclusions:
- The interplay between harmonious and obsessive passion is crucial for understanding athlete well-being and performance.
- Strategies promoting harmonious passion while mitigating obsessive passion may enhance the overall sport experience.
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