Passion and Gambling: Investigating the Divergent Affective and Cognitive Consequences of Gambling1
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Vallerand et al. (2003) developed a theoretical framework of passion where two types of passions are proposed: obsessive and harmonious passion. Obsessive passion is characterized by an internal pressure that pushes the person to engage in the passionate activity, whereas harmonious passion is characterized by the person's choice to engage in the activity. The goal of the present study was to examine the outcomes of these types of passion toward gambling. A total of 554 participants completed instruments assessing their passion toward gambling, as well as several cognitive and affective outcomes. Results indicated that, in general, harmonious passion was associated with positive outcomes, while obsessive passion was related to negative consequences. Results also showed that casino activities accentuated both positive and negative outcomes by fostering both types of passion toward the gambling activity. Conceptual and practical implications are discussed.
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Harmonious passion leads to regular engagement in the passionate activity that translates into positive affect during activity engagement.
“harmonious passion leads to regular engagement in the passionate activity that translates into positive affect during activity engagement (e.g., Mageau et al. 2005; Vallerand et al. 2003, Study 1; Vallerand et al. 2006, Studies 2 and 3)”
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Harmonious passion for gambling has typically been found to be positively related mainly to positive affective experiences while gambling such as pleasure, fun, and enjoyment.
“harmonious passion for gambling has typically been found to be positively related mainly to positive affective experiences while gambling such as pleasure, fun, and enjoyment (see Mageau et al. 2005)”
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- Authors
- Mageau, G. A., Vallerand, R. J., Rousseau, F. L., Ratelle, C. F., & Provencher, P. J.
- Affiliations
- Université du Québec à Montréal (CA)
- Corresponding author
- Vallerand, Robert J.
- Venue
- Journal of Applied Social Psychology
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2005-01
- Volume
- 35
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 100-118
- ISSN
- 0021-9029 (ISSN-L)
- 1559-1816
- OpenAlex
- W2135944935
- Cited by
- 224
- References
- 5
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- FWCI
- 7.35
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Applied Social Psychology (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
- Keywords
- passion, gambling, obsessive passion, harmonious passion, affective consequences, cognitive effects, casino gambling, gambling outcomes
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