Name: Passion for Work By Robert J. Vallerand (Professor of Social Psychology, Professor of Social Psychology, University of Quebec, Montreal)
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Passion for Work: Theory, Research, and Applications by Robert J. Vallerand (Professor of Social Psychology, Professor of Social Psychology, University of Quebec, Montreal)

Passion is a pervasive concept in the work domain. Workers aspire to be passionate in the hope of finding meaning and satisfaction from their professional life, while employers dream of passionate employees who will ensure organizational performance. Does passion for work matter ? Does passion invariably bring about the anticipated positive outcomes or is there a darker side to passion for work that can also lead to negative outcomes for individuals and organizations? The goal of this book is to address these issues. This volume reviews major theories of work passion, focusing specifically on the dominant theory: the Dualistic Model of Passion. This theory distinguishes between two types of passion-harmonious and obsessive- and their associated determinants and consequences. This volume provides a comprehensive understanding of passion for work by addressing the origin of the concept and its theoretical issues: how can passion for work be developed, what are the consequences to be expected at the individual and organizational levels, and how can passion for work shed new light on contemporary issues in the workplace. Passion for Work: Theory, Research, and Applications synthesizes a vast body of existing research in the area, provides insights into new and exciting research avenues, and explores how passion for work can be cultivated in work settings in order to fulfill both workers' and employers' hopes for a productive and satisfying work life.

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Passion in today's workforce is important and yet, we don't have enough science on it. This book is written by an outstanding group of internationally known scholars who address the main issues on passion, from psychological theory to application, Hence, this book is a " must read" for scientists and practitioners alike. * Gary Latham, Secretary of State Professor of Organizational Effectiveness, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto *
The notion of passion is most frequently associated with love and with crime, but passion can make all the difference in a career or workplace. This book breaks new ground by assembling a diverse, international cast of scholars to bring a rich variety of perspectives on how passion (or its absence) relates to work. This book will be an invaluable resource for scholars interested in work and success, in motivation, in creativity and perseverance, and even those who ponder what gets people out of bed in the morning. * Roy F. Baumeister, Professor, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, and author of Willpower: Understanding the Greatest Human Strength *
This comprehensive volume provides the latest scientific research and theory on passion in the workplace. It helps distinguish healthy engagement from overwork, and is filled with practical information and insights not only for motivation scholars, but also for HR professionals and managers alike. Whether harmoniously or obsessively passionate, you won't be able to put it down. * Richard M. Ryan, Professor, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University *
Although 'passion' is familiar to all of us, until recently our psychological understanding was poor. This changed radically with the introduction of the dualistic model of passion by Vallerand and Houlfort some 15 years ago. This book offers an excellent overview on the theoretical thinking on passion and brings together state-of-the-art research from eminent scholars who applied the dualistic model to I/O psychology. A must-read for anyone who wants to understand human passion at work! * Wilmar B. Schaufeli, Full Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology, Utrecht University *

About Robert J. Vallerand (Professor of Social Psychology, Professor of Social Psychology, University of Quebec, Montreal)

Robert J. Vallerand is Professor of Social Psychology and Director of the Laboratoire de Recherche sur le Comportement Social at the Universite du Quebec a Montreal where he holds a Canada Research Chair in Motivational Processes and Optimal Functioning. Professor Vallerand has published 8 books and around 350 scientific publications. He has served as President of the Quebec Society for Research in Psychology, the Canadian Psychological Association, and the International Positive Psychology Association. He is a Fellow of over a dozen associations including the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. He has received the Donald O. Hebb Career Award from the Canadian Psychological Association, the William James Award from the APA for his book The Psychology of Passion, the Christopher Peterson Gold Medal Award from the International Positive Psychology Association, and the Sport Science Award from the International Olympic Committee. Nathalie Houlfort is Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology and Director of the Laboratoire de recherche sur le Comportement Organisationnel at the Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM). Professor Houlfort earned her Ph.D. in social psychology from McGill University, and her expertise lies in motivational processes at work. She has served as Head of the Work and Organizational Psychology Section of the Psychology Department at UQAM. Her research focuses on the role of passion in work-life balance. She has worked with many organizations as a consultant and is still consulting with leaders and workers to help building better workplaces where passion for work can be promoted thereby leading to more positive outcomes for all.

Foreword Edward. L. Deci Preface Part One - Introduction Chapter 1. On Passion at Work: A Brief History and an Introduction Robert J. Vallerand and Nathalie Houlfort Part Two - Theoretical Issues Chapter 2. The Dualistic Model of Passion-15 Years Later Robert J. Vallerand, Nathalie Houlfort, and Sarah Bourdeau Chapter 3. Fire in the Office: Identities and Passion at Work Charles Y. Murnieks and Melissa Cardon Chapter 4. A Model for the Formation of Employee Work Passion: Initial Findings and Future Directions Drea Zigarmi, Kim Nimon, Taylor Peyton, and Brad Shuck Chapter 5. Lay Theories of How Passion for Work is Achieved Patricia Chen and Phoebe C. Ellsworth Part Three - On the Determinants of Passion Chapter 6. Determinants of Passion for Work Mark Hardgrove Chapter 7. The Role of Autonomy Support in the Development of Passion Joelle Carpentier and Genevieve A. Mageau Chapter 8. Effort and Success as Predictors of Passion Maike Lex, Michael M. Gielnik, and Michael Frese Part Four - On the Consequences of Passion Chapter 9. When and Why does Passion for Work Predict Well- and Ill-Being? Testing an Extended Dualistic Model of Passion in Adaptation to the Work Place Claude Fernet, Sarah-Genevieve Trepanier, Stephanie Austin, and Louise Clement Chapter 10. Passion Towards Work and Work-Life Conflict Julie Boiche and Johan Caudroit Chapter 11. The Bright, Dark, and Unlit Sides of Work Passion: Predicting Work Performance and Attitudes Violet T. Ho and Marina N. Astakhova Chapter 12. Passion for Work and Interpersonal Relationships Ide Katrine Birkeland Part Five - Passion and Specific Issues Chapter 13. Passion and Retirement: When Passion for Work Paves the Way to a Healthy Retirement Nathalie Houlfort, Julie Lauzier, and Sarah Bourdeau Chapter 14. A Passion for Leadership Melissa Trivisonno and Julian Barling Chapter 15. Passion and Entrepreneurship Edwin A. Locke and J. Robert Baum Chapter 16. The Outcomes of Passion in Entrepreneurship Silvia Stroe, Sara Thorgren, and Joakim Wincent Part Six Conclusion Chapter 17. A Brief Summary of What We Know and Don't Know about Passion at Work Kim Cameron Index

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Passion for Work: Theory, Research, and Applications by Robert J. Vallerand (Professor of Social Psychology, Professor of Social Psychology, University of Quebec, Montreal)

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Robert J. Vallerand (Professor of Social Psychology, Professor of Social Psychology, University of Quebec, Montreal)

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