J Pers Soc Psychol October 2003 PMID 14561128

Les passions de l'ame: on obsessive and harmonious passion.

Robert J Vallerand, Celine Blanchard, Genevieve A Mageau, Richard Koestner, Catherine Ratelle, Maude Leonard, Marylene Gagne, Josee Marsolais

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Discussions mainly revolve around the theoretical distinctions between obsessive and harmonious passion, with references to foundational studies and authors, showing an academic tone that reflects interest but lacks strong emotional engagement or calls to action.

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Passion is a strong interest in an activity, where people dedicate time and energy because they find it important and enjoyable.
There are two types of passion: obsessive passion (OP), which is driven by internal pressure and can lead to negative feelings and rigid behavior, and harmonious passion (HP), which is a voluntary and balanced engagement that promotes healthy adaptation.
Research involving over 900 people from different backgrounds supports the idea that HP is beneficial for well-being, while OP can interfere with it by causing negative emotions and inflexible persistence.]

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