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Passion and mindfulness: accessing adaptive self-processes
St-Louis, Ariane C. Verner-Filion, Jeremie Bergeron, Catherine M. Vallerand, Robert J.
St-Louis, Ariane C.
Verner-Filion, Jeremie
Bergeron, Catherine M.
Vallerand, Robert J.
Abstract
The goal of this research was to examine passion as a determinant of mindfulness. Three studies were conducted based on the premise that harmonious passion (HP) provides access to adaptive self-processes, such as mindfulness, whereas obsessive passion (OP) limits such access. In Study 1 (n = 301), results revealed that HP and OP positively and negatively predicted mindfulness, respectively. Study 2 (n = 459) aimed at replicating results from Study 1 and explored the mediating role of mindfulness in the passion–affect relationship. Results uncovered that HP and OP, respectively, predicted positively and negatively mindfulness that, in turn, positively predicted positive affect and negatively predicted negative affect. These results were replicated in Study 3 (n = 176) while incorporating a time lag in the design. Vitality was also included in the model and was positively predicted by mindfulness. Findings underscore the facilitative role of HP in accessing adaptive selfprocesses, such as mindfulness.
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2018
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The Journal of Positive Psychology: dedicated to furthering research and promoting good practice
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13
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2
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155-164
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