Concept Of Passion Research Articles

A Baseline Study of Workaholism, Passion, and Environmental Mastery in the Social Insurance Sector for Military of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Indonesia

Working has become a routine for the majority of people worldwide, and workaholism remains a significant topic of discussion. Researchers suggest that workaholism has negative effects that can disrupt life outside of work. Individuals, especially Millennials and Gen Z, often channel their energy and passion into their work. In psychological studies, workaholism can be understood as obsessive work behavior through the concept of passion. Various studies have established a relationship between obsessive passion for work and workaholic behavior. Other studies indicate that individuals with workaholic tendencies tend to have low environmental mastery. This study examines the relationship between workaholism, passion, and environmental mastery. Among 217 employees from PT. XYZ's insurance sector, self-reports were collected using the DUWAS, Passion Scale, and Environmental Mastery scales. Participants included 123 (56%) men and 94 (43%) women. SEM was used to analyze the path between various dimensions. The results showed a significant positive relationship between Environmental Mastery (EM) and Harmonious Passion (HP) (p = 0.000), indicating that higher EM correlates with higher HP. A significant positive relationship was also found between EM and Obsessive Passion (OP) (p = 0.006). However, no significant relationship was found between HP and Working Compulsively (WC) (p = 0.607) or Working Excessively (WE) (p = 1.186). In contrast, OP showed significant positive relationships with both WC (p = 0.004) and WE (p = 0.004). This study is the first to explore these relationships and serves as a reference for intervention programs on workaholism.

The role of passion in the resilience process

ABSTRACT This article focuses on the construct of passion as well as its consequences on people’s functioning and resilience. First, the concept of passion is introduced briefly, followed by a presentation of the dualistic model of passion, the dominant theory on passion and associated research. The dualistic model of passion posits that harmonious passion, a type of passion that is well-integrated into one’s life and identity, leads to adaptive outcomes. Conversely, obsessive passion, an all-consuming type of passion, leads to less adaptive, and at times maladaptive, outcomes. Results of two lines of research on the role of passion in the resilience process provide additional support for the dualistic model of passion. The article concludes with suggestions for future research.

The relationship between passion and athlete identity in sport: the mediating and moderating role of dedication

BackgroundIn addition to the fact that the concept of passion in sports plays a significant role in the formation of the identity concept of athletes, the dedication of athletes to the sports branches they are interested in also has a significant impact on their passion for the sport they are interested in as well as their identity as an athlete. In this direction, the research aims to investigate the role of dedication as a mediator and moderator in the relationship between athlete identity and passion in sport.MethodsThe research was designed using the quantitative research technique of relational surveying. As data collection instruments for the research, the athlete identity scale, the passion in sport scale, and the sports commitment scale were utilized. 237 amateur and professional athletes, of which 142 were male and 95 were female (Mage = 22.7), participated voluntarily in the study by random sampling. The data were analyzed with the PROCESS and Jamovi programs in order to examine the direct and indirect effects.ResultsSignificant effects of sports passion on commitment and athlete identity were found. Since both dedication and athlete identity had a significant effect on passion for sports, it was determined that passion for sports continues to influence athlete identity through the medium of dedication. The moderator significance of medium, high, and low values of devotion was determined.Ethics approval number226394, date of registration: 03/11/2022.ConclusionOn the basis of the results of the statistical analyses, it was determined that the concept of dedication has a mediating and moderating effect on the relationship between sports passion and athlete identity.

2023 Sylvia Docker lecture: Ignite your passion, and connect, to make a difference.

Together, we grow our profession of occupational therapy as we engage in understanding and addressing the issues that challenge the people we work with. In this Sylvia Docker Lecture, I will share the collective journeys of myself and other occupational therapists and health professionals who have undertaken (or are currently undertaking) their PhDs and are actively involved in research, to address these challenges. Together, we will explore three themes: understanding the WHY that ignites one's passion; living the journey-the EXPERIENCE; and making a difference-the IMPACT. Stories will be told through the lived experience of those engaged in research as currently enrolled PhD students, emerging researchers, and experienced researchers. These stories will capture the lived experience across individuals, and at different times in the research journey. Stories are summarised and captured using natural language processing. Topics are identified, concept maps visualised, and outputs interpreted in context of related theoretical models. Key topics identified include: the clinical and personal motivators that have ignited the passion in individuals; the value of connecting with others and growing networks; and how one's research has made a difference. The impact of discoveries and outcomes are highlighted, together with the importance of people and networks. Analysis of connections and synthesis over time revealed frequent and strong connections across themes, concepts and topics; with synthesising concepts of passion, networks, knowledge translation, opportunities, supervision and communication emerging and being shaped over time. These collective journeys provide inspiration and pathways to creative careers that have future potential in the growth of the profession of occupational therapy. It is recommended that each occupational therapist take the time to reflect on the 'why' that ignites your passion, your journey and how you can make a difference!

Autonomous motivational regulation as a resource for subjective professional well-being

The study focuses on subjective occupational well-being as its object of research. The subject of the study is to assess the impact of autonomous and controlled forms of professional motivation on the characteristics of subjective occupational well-being of industrial workers. The role of autonomous and controlled types of professional motivation concerning subjective occupational well-being is viewed within D. Leontiev's understanding of the «resource» category. The study sample consisted of 77 employees of two industrial enterprises in Barnaul, 48 of whom were directly involved in the production of material products, and 29 were engaged only in mental labor. Professional motivation was assessed in line with the Self-Determination Theory by E. Desi and R. Ryan, the concept of passion by R. Valleranda and K. Zamfira's approach. Subjective occupational well-being was investigated within the framework of the approach of E. Ruth and L. Augustova in addition to the optimal experience model of D. Leontiev. Established regression models demonstrated the positive contribution of autonomous motivational regulation to subjective professional well-being and, simultaneously, the negative impact of controlled motivation. The position on the importance of meeting basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness for the formation of autonomous motivation, put forward in the Self-Determination Theory, is confirmed in our study. The practical significance of the research is based on the described methods of organizing a professional environment that contribute to the satisfaction of every psychological need. The theoretical significance lies in the proposition to consider experiences as «primary steps» in shaping subjective occupational well-being. It also makes up for the lack of data on the role of professional motivation in achieving subjective occupational well-being obtained in the Russian sample, considering the domestic understanding of the criteria of subjective occupational well-being.

Passion for programming: to the determination of the status and content of the concept

Introduction. Programming is very attractive for today's youth in terms of future professional activities. The professional choice of a significant number of high school students is associated with admission to IT specialties in the country's leading universities; professional dreams and plans of many young people are related to competitive training and work in an IT company. The increased interest of young people in this specialty and the demand for highly qualified specialists in this field from the state actualizes the need to study the psychological characteristics of the development of children, adolescents and young people who are passionate about programming. The theoretical significance is the definition of the ontological status and content of the concept of passion for programming. Is the passion for programming a socially and historically conditioned characteristic of personality development, or should this concept be considered as a kind of giftedness? Materials and Methods. The article presents the results of a review of theoretical approaches to defining the essence of the concept of "enthusiasm for activity" and considers the possibility of its application in relation to programming in the context of the general theory of youth giftedness. During the review, such methods of theoretical research as comparative analysis, generalization, interpretation were used. Results. Passion for programming can be defined as a state of energy, devotion and absorption in this activity, requiring physical, cognitively active and emotional involvement in the process. Passion for programming must be considered in the context of the general theory of giftedness. In relation to the studied target group, it seems appropriate to use the term "computer talent". Computer talent includes a high level of development of computer thinking as an analogue of the development of intellectual abilities and creativity of the classical model. Enthusiasm for programming as an activity and in solving a specific problem is a personal component of computer talent. Discussion and Conclusions. Passion for programming as a special state of the individual when certain conditions are created, including those that support and enhance motivation and form and develop computer thinking, can develop into a property as a special ability for programming. And a high level of development of this ability, together with a high level of development of computer thinking, will represent a special kind of giftedness – giftedness in the field of programming. Thus, enthusiasm for programming can be considered as a personal prerequisite for the development of giftedness in the field of programming. Identification and development of computer talent is a special pedagogical task.

The Influence of Meister Eckhart's Thought on Kierkegaard's Understanding of Faith

Erken modern felsefenin önemli düşünürlerinden Søren Kierkegaard’ın düşünce tarihinde pek çok açıdan ele alınmış olan iman ve akıl ilişkisi problemine dair görüşlerini incelemek ve söz konusu görüşlerinin hangi açılardan geç Orta Çağ düşünürü Meister Ekchart’tan etkilendiğini irdelemek ve iki düşünürün söz konusu meseledeki görüşlerini karşılaştırmak bu çalışmanın amacını oluşturmaktadır. Bu anlamda Geç Orta Çağ’ın önemli teolog, vaiz ve mistik düşünürü Meister Eckhart, çağının geleneksel dinsel görüşlerinden farklı bir anlayış geliştirmiş ve iman anlayışı başta olmak üzere felsefî düşüncelerini soyutlanma (abgeschiedenheit) kavramını merkeze alarak temellendirmiştir. Eckhart’a göre kişinin Tanrı ile kuracağı ilişki, oldukça içsel ve özneldir. Bununla birlikte düşünürün iman anlayışı insanın akıl (intellectus) ve iradeden (voluntas) kurtulmasına, kendisini her şeyden kurtararak boşaltmasına dayanmaktadır. Çünkü Eckhart’a göre insan ancak kendisini her şeyden soyutladığı zaman mistik bir tecrübe yoluyla Tanrı’yla birleşebilir. Dolayısıyla Eckhart’ın iman anlayışının dönemin Hıristiyan teolojisi bağlamında özgün ve öznel olduğu yorumu yapılabilir. Düşünür zamanının hâkim klasik Hıristiyanlık anlayışına ve kurumsallaşmış dine karşı çıkmış, kişinin Tanrı’yla olan ilişkisini özel bir tecrübe vasıtasıyla ele almıştır. Eckhart, aklın Tanrı’yı anlamada yanıltıcı olabileceğine duyduğu inançla, fideist bakış açısına sahiptir. Eckhart’a göre insan ancak her şeyi bıraktıktan ve kurtulduktan sonra Tanrı ile bir olma tecrübesine erişebilir. Bu yüzden Tanrı’yı arayan insan, yalnızca kendi akıl ve nefsine olan bağlılığından değil, dünyevi olan her şeyden kendisini çekmelidir. Çünkü düşünür, insanın tüm bağlılıklarından kurtulmasıyla ve Tanrı’nın lütfuyla Tanrı’ya benzer bir varlık olabileceğini iddia etmektedir. Bu türden bir bağlılığın, mistik ve oldukça içsel bir yapı arz ettiği açıktır. Eckhart negatif teolojiyi benimseyen bir düşünür olarak, Tanrı hakkında herhangi bir şey söylemenin imkânsız olduğunu savunur ve bu sebeple Tanrı karşısında insanın sessiz kalması gerektiğini dile getirir. Düşünüre göre Tanrı’yı bulmak yalnızca Tanrı’yı bilmek uğruna istenmelidir. Çünkü Eckhart’a göre Tanrı, kutsaması veya insana sağlayacağı iyilikler için istenirse, bu, Tanrı’yı tümüyle sevmeye engel olmaktadır. Bu sebeple Eckhart, Tanrı’yı gerçekten seven kişi için acı, keder, sevinç ve benzeri her iyi veya kötü duygunun bir olduğunu söylemektedir. Meister Eckhart’tan yaklaşık beş yüz yıl sonra, on dokuzuncu yüzyılda, Danimarka’da doğmuş düşünür Søren Kierkegaard da hocası Hans Lassen Martensen’in Eckhart hakkındaki çalışmaları sayesinde Orta Çağ Hıristiyan düşünürüne benzer bir iman anlayışı geliştirerek, çağının düşünürlerinin aksine dinî temelli bir felsefe inşa etmiştir. Kierkegaard’ın düşünce sisteminde Meister Eckhart düşüncesinin yerini anlamak için Kierkegaard’ın dinî temaları kullanarak derinleştirdiği iman anlayışını açıklamak önemli bir husustur. Kierkegaard’ın iman anlayışında tutku oldukça önemli bir konumdadır. Bu anlamda düşünür, kendi çağdaşlarını aşırı düşünen ancak tutku duymayan insanlar olarak görmektedir. Özellikle hesapçı akılla ve pragmatist kaygılarla hareket eden insan topluluğu, Kierkegaard’ın eleştirilerinin hedefindedir. Kierkegaard tutku kavramına önem vermektedir çünkü düşünürün sırasıyla estetik, etik, ve dinî evre olmak üzere varoluşun üç aşamasında tutku en son evreyi, Tanrı ile birleşmeyi ve mistik tecrübenin özünü ifade eder. Bu aşamaların ilki olan estetik evrede kişi hazlarının peşinde sürüklenmekte ve henüz bir kişi olamamaktadır. İkinci evre olan etik evresinde iyi ve kötü arasındaki fark ayırt edilmektedir ancak yine de tam bir kişi olunmamıştır. Kierkegaard’a göre insanı bir benlik haline getiren en önemli evre dinî evredir; insan ancak Tanrı ile birleştiği zaman kendisi olabilir. Bu sebeple Kierkegaard’ın felsefesi Tanrı’ya içten ve tutkulu bir bağlılık ile yakından ilişkilidir. Akıl ise bu bağlamda, tutkuyu öldürdüğü için iman konusunda dışarıda bırakılmıştır. Kierkegaard bu sebeple imanın paradoksal doğasına dikkat çekmiş, tıpkı Eckhart gibi dünyevi olandan kendisini geri çeken bir tür mistik portesi çizmiş ve kurumsallaşmış dini eleştirerek son derece öznel bir din anlayışı geliştirmiştir. Yapılan bu çalışmanın amacı, Meister Eckhart’ın düşünce sisteminden etkilenen Kierkegaard’ın felsefesindeki Eckhartçı benzerlikleri ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Meister Eckhart’ın iman anlayışı aktarılacak ardından Kierkegaard’ın iman anlayışı ortaya konacaktır. Daha sonraki bölümde de her iki düşünürün felsefelerindeki iman anlayışlarındaki ortaklıklar ve Kierkegaard’ın bu bağlamdaki Eckhart alımlaması tartışılacaktır.

Passion as a Determinant in Sport Consumption: the Case of Amateur Cyclists

This paper analyses sport passion as a possible determinant for sport consumption. The purpose of this research, after defining the concept of passion for cycling, is to understand the existing relations between the latter and the costs incurred to practice this sport at an amateur level. This research is exploratory in nature and uses a qualitative mix-method approach. Given the need to isolate individual dynamics of cyclists from socio-cultural influences, the interviewees were selected from a restricted and homogeneous geographical area: the Umbria Region (Italy). The study is structured in two phases: in the first phase 22 in-depth interviews were carried out; in the second phase a group interview was preferred. In order to guarantee transparency e verifiability of the results, the answers were handled with the help of a word processing software (NVIVO). The results of this research suggest that cyclists’ consumption models are instrumentally influenced by the passion for cycling, more than other characteristics previously studied in sport management literature. This study provides useful indications on how to develop new forms of market segmentation. It also offers an approach for the operationalization of the level of passion for cycling, which enriches the current equipment of sports management researchers, who can also use the work in other contexts of free time consumption. This work highlights the key role of passion as a determinant for sport consumption and represents an original connection between psychological studies on sport passion and economic studies on sport consumption.

Роман Ф.М. Достоевского «Игрок» в венгерских переводах: интерпретация концепта любовная страсть

The article presents the first attempt to study the Hungarian translations of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Gambler. The research aims at determining the completeness of the translation of sensemaking elements in the two most popular Hunagarian translations by Endre Szabo (1900) and Erzsebet Guthi Devecserine (1957) to assess the impact of the translation shifts on the preservation of the novel’s idea. The method of studying the original and the translations is based on the concept analysis. Studying the original, the authors have revealed that the concept of passion (composed of such concepts as passion in love, passion for gambling, greed, and pride) is one of the sensemaking elements in the novel. The article focuses on passion in love in three episodes of the introduction which verbalise this concept in the image of Alexey Ivanovich, thus establishing his psychological portrait and describing his attitude to Polina. The worldview in Dostoevsky’s novels is built upon the orthodox values, which define the dominants of the novel axiology. The Hungarian culture is catholic. The contradictions between the Orthodox and Catholic interpretation of passion in general allow hypothesizing that the reproduction of some features of passion in love in translation may be challenging. The analysis of the translations has revealed that the translators rendered some features of the concept practically without loss (appetence, hatred, murder, jealousy, desire, appetite, agony / excruciation, suicide, disease). Theidentified losses (pleasure, extinction of appetence, loss of control) do not distort the sense of the episodes studied as well as the portrait of the character. The authors believe that it was possible to preserve the concept due to a number of factors. Firstly, the translators focused on the similarities rather that differences in the Orthodox and Catholic interpretations of passion. Secondly, the approach of the Hungarian translators is distinguished by an extremely careful attitude to the original: Szabo adheres to the literal reproduction of the original style and Devecserine aspires after the balance between the original and the Hungarian linguistic norm. Contribution of the authors: the authors contributed equally to this article. The authors declare no conflicts of interests.

A Quest for Passion: Understanding Precarious Migration of Young Highly Qualified EU Citizens as Lived Neoliberal Subjectivity

In critical social research the concept of employability is associated with the neoliberal imperative that every individual should become a self-responsible, self-improving and enterprising subject in the increasingly precarious labour markets. Despite the prominence of employability in policies governing young people’s intra-European migration, few studies examine migrants’ subjectivities in this context. Building on narrative data, this article adds to our understanding on how neoliberal subject formations function as an instrument for governing young EU migrants’ lives in conditions of precarious labour. Central to this understanding, it develops the concept of passion to depict young migrants’ quest for obtaining work with opportunities for self-development and self-realisation. This concept contributes to the study of highly qualified intra-EU migration by allowing critical analysis of meanings given to mobility in relation to work; by highlighting dynamics of (self-)precarisation in this context; and by advancing debates on social-structural inequality among EU migrants pursuing their quest for passion.

Passion, grit and mindset of Iranian wrestlers: A socio-psychological approach

The study presents a socio-psychological analysis of the conventional psychological concept of passion, grit and mindset among Iranian elite wrestlers, along with exploring the associations of the aforementioned variables. We conducted a cross-sectional, correlational questionnaire survey among 124 international and national Iranian top male wrestlers and recruited 106 male and female Iranian university students as a control group to provide more rationale of the variables within the context. Passion Scale, Grit-S Scale and Theories of Intelligence Scale (TIS) were used to measure the variables. The wrestlers scored high on the passion, grit and growth mindset scales, higher than the controls. Further analysis indicated a positive association between passion, grit and growth mindset on wrestlers as a whole and the subgroups. There were, however, no differences in terms of the level of competency and achievement within the groups of wrestlers, which counters former findings. This research contributes valuable insights into how passion, grit and growth mindset, considering the interplay between individual agency and an apt social context, sustain athletes’ desire for tough training; motivate them to overcome a series of setbacks and challenging situations in order to meet further achievements in such a competitive sport. The research further provides insight into a distinctive sport culture and proposes how the socio-cultural context of athletes impacts their mentality and achievement.

Longevity in Elite Coaching: Motives and Maneuvers Keeping Them in the Game

ABSTRACT In a qualitative study, we examined experiences from six Olympic coaches from medal winning sports in Norway. We sampled these coaches purposefully based on their athlete and sport development, results, and longevity as national team coaches. The semistructured interviews focused on these coaches’ experiences and strategies, identifying a series of motives and maneuvers as key constituents of longevity in national team coaching, using self-determination theory and the concept of passion to examine the data. These motives relate to connectedness and passion for the sport, coaching, and continuous growth. The maneuvers highlighted are securing of support from important others and from their organizations, maintaining a balance between short- and long-term development, and caring for the person’s own physical and mental health. We position our findings in the context of the literature and draw implications for coaches aspiring to a long career in sport coaching.

The Semantics of Franz Liszt’s Piano Threnodies within the Concept of Passion

The Semantics of Franz Liszt’s Piano Threnodies within the Concept of Passion

Passion in Mahwi's poems

(Passion in Mahwi's poems) is the tittle of the present study in which the author tried to speak about the reflection of passion in his poetry and from this aspect the study deals with the facies of this reflection. The study, besides the preface and conclusions, consists of two parts. In the first part of the study (passion, the term pf passion, the concept of passion, and the features of it) are dealt with theoretically. In the second part of the study (Mahwi and Passion) are dealt with practically and poem examples are presented for the topic. The most important results that the researcher achieved are that passion gives ethics to the man and the man can learn ethic rules from it. Moreover, the passion is not Marely a state happening in the soul but it the passion itself is the soul. The passion also reflects broadly in Mahwi's poems.

Seneca e la passione come esperienza fisica

AbstractIf the ancient Stoics conceived passion as a judgment or the consequence of a judgment referring to external reality, it is correct to define their conception of the psyche as ‘monistic’; it is very different if we consider that passion is due to another faculty independent of reason. In this second case, a scenario opens up in which a realistic and ‘reified’ conception of passion emerges. With reference to this, in theLetter113 Seneca discusses the paradoxical thesis of the ancient Stoic scholars according to whom “the soul is an animal”, just as virtues and passions are. Through a series of close logical arguments, he shows the absurdities that can be reached in this way. By comparing this letter with theDe irawe can define the position of Seneca as a type of practical/operational imaginary dualism: the development of an original coherent form of monism. Not to give in to passion (for example to anger or libido) will not be just or not so much a psychological exercise of reason and will, but certainly a physical experience of resistance.

Exploring passion in hobby-related entrepreneurship. Evidence from Italian cases

The paper builds upon research on passion in entrepreneurship to investigate domain passion in addition to entrepreneurial passion, and its role in the entrepreneurial process, thus expanding the conception of passion in entrepreneurship. The paper draws a picture of hobby-related entrepreneurship, focusing on entrepreneurs who start up a business out of a passion, cultivated in hobbies and leisure time, for the domain of their venture and product or service it provides. Two main questions are debated: how is domain passion related to entrepreneurial passion? What is the role of domain passion in the entrepreneurial process? The methodology adopted is qualitative, namely a qualitative approach including two cases of Italian companies. The empirical analysis allows to depict the hobby-related entrepreneurial process, triggered by domain passion. Domain and entrepreneurial passion activate a virtuous circle in which domain passion fuels and is fuelled by entrepreneurial passion.

What About Passion in Education? The Concept of Passion, why it is Important and How Teachers Can Promote it

Is passion important in the educational context? What are the benefits of passion? Is it possible to foster students’ passion? What are the teachers’ characteristics or behaviors that foster students’ passion? The aim of this study was to answer this questions by a literature review, as well as to present a global and current picture about the role of passion in Education. Although research on passion is really recent and, therefore, still scarce, the literature reviewed showed a great variety of passion’s outcomes, which highlights the importance it has in the educational context. We also tried to summarize the teachers’ characteristics studied up to now that can foster the students’ passion. We concluded by presenting the potential implications of the articles reviewed within education, and presenting the main conclusions of the review.

One-Year Prospective Study on Passion and Gambling Problems in Poker Players.

The concept of passion is relevant to understanding gambling behaviours and gambling problems. Longitudinal studies are useful to better understand the absence and development of gambling problems; however, only one study has specifically considered poker players. Using a longitudinal design, this study aims to determine the influence, 1year later, of two forms of passion-harmonious and obsessive-on gambling problems in poker players. A total of 116 poker players was recruited from across Quebec, Canada. The outcome variable of interest was participants' category on the Canadian Pathological Gambling Index, and the predictive variable was the Gambling Passion Scale. Multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify independent risk factors of at-risk poker players 1year later. Obsessive passion at baseline doubled the risk of gambling problems 1year later (p<0.01); for harmonious passion, there was no association. Number of gambling activities, drug problems, and impulsivity were also associated with at-risk gambling. This study highlights the links between obsessive passion and at-risk behaviours among poker players. It is therefore important to prevent the development of obsessive passion among poker players.

Passion Types and Subjective Well-Being for Saudi Women:Exploratory Study

The type of the engagement in performed activity might play an important role in subjective well-being (SWB). For example, with old adults, the engagement in favorite activities was related positively to SWB, while practicing a non-favorite activities was unrelatedto SWB (Reich, Zautra, & Hill, 1987). Numerous studies have given experimental support which proved the positive relationship between engagement in activity and SWB with aging persons (Leventhal, Rabin, Leventhal, & Bums, 2001; Rousseau & Vallerand, 2008). However, the relationship between engagement in activity and SWB is complex and numerous factors might influence the degree to which engagement is beneficial for aging persons (McAuley, Blissmer, Katula, Duncan, & Mihalko, 2000; Netz, Wu, Becker, & Tenenbaum, 2005). On the basis of these, it is possible to conclude that high levels of engagement in activity eventually lead to greater levels of SWB (Kozma, Stone, & Stones, 2000). To sum up, results are probably needed to identify more variables that may increase the likelihood that adult persons will benefit from an active lifestyle.The Dualistic Model of Passion (DMP): In the line with the Self-Determination Theory (DMP), individuals engage in a variety of activities to explore their environment and grow as individuals (Genevieve A Mageau & Vallerand, 2007; Vallerand et al., 2003; Vallerand et al., 2006). Of these, few will be perceived as agreeable, enjoyable and having resonance with how persons see themselves. From these few activities, one or more favorite activity will eventually be preferred and will develop to be come a passion. Furthermore, the Self-Determination Theory and literature have shown that elements from the environments can be internalized in an independent or controlled variable (Grolnick, Deci, & Ryan, 1997). Passion can be composed of two types: Obsesseive Passion (OP) and Harmonious Passion (HP).Obsesseive Passion (OP) is a result of controlled internalization of the desired activity into the individual's identity. Due to Vallerand et al. (2007), controlled internalization results from intra and/or interpersonal pressure, mostly because certain contingencies are attached to feelings of social acceptance as a needed and desired activity and/ or even because of the sense of excitement that is derived from engagement in activity which is uncontrollable. On the contrary, Harmonious Passion (HP) results from autonomous internalization of the activity representative of the person's identity. Autonomous internalization happens when an individual has openly accepted the activity as important to him/her with no or little contingencies. This type of internalization emanates from the intrinsic and integrative tendencies of the self (Ryan & Deci, 2003). It makes a motivational force to take part in the action energetically and induces a feeling of volition and personal endorsement about pursuing the activity. When HP is at play, the individual does not experience an uncontrollable urge to engage in the passionate activity, but rather freely chooses to do so. With this sort of passion, the activity occupies a significant, yet not overpowering space in the individual's identity and is in harmony with different aspects of the individual's life.Accordingly, passion is described as having a harmonious passion. Yet, there is another sort of passion which is obsessive passion. Those who are obsessively passionate feel an uncontrollable urge to engage in their activity and experience a conflict between their passion and other aspects of their lives (Vallerand, 2012a). The literature review supports the concept of harmonious and obsessive passion. More than one hundred studies have supported the concept of passion and focused on a host of cognitive, affective, behavioral, relational, and performance outcomes experienced through hundreds of desired activities. Previous research reveals that HP predicts more adaptive outcomes than OP. …

Being passionate about the mobile while travelling

People interpret the availability of their mobile phone similar to their personal (social) relationships (friends, family, and pets). Hence, mobile phones are appliances that provide continuous functional and emotional support. Also, in the field of tourism, the integrated use of mobile phones is indicated by words such as ‘catalyst’ and ‘travel buddies’, enhancing tourists’ experiences. This study goes one step further by incorporating the concept of passion and affective outcomes of using the mobile phone while travelling. Perceived socialness of the mobile phone significantly effects passionate behaviour and affective outcomes. For practitioners aiming for digital innovation in the field of tourism, these findings provide insight into the development of tailor-made travel-related applications. Furthermore, affective feelings derived from mobile phone usage will be enhanced by effective travel-related applications encouraging the modern tourists while travelling.