IngentaConnect When Passion Leads to Problematic Outcomes: A Look at Gambling

Authors: Ratelle C.F.¹; Vallerand R.J.²; Mageau G.A.³; Rousseau F.L.³; Provencher P.³

Source: Journal of Gambling Studies, Volume 20, Number 2, 2004 , pp. 105-119(15)

Publisher: Springer

Abstract:

Vallerand et al. (2003) have proposed that individuals can have two distinct types of passion toward an activity. Harmonious passion, an internal force leading one to choose to engage in the activity, is proposed to be associated with positive consequences. Obsessive passion, an internal pressure forcing one to engage in an activity, is posited to be associated with negative consequences. The present study sought to determine the role of the two types of passion in various cognitive and affective states associated with dependence and problems with gambling. Participants (n = 412) were recruited at the Montréal Casino and given a questionnaire measuring passion toward gambling, as well as consequences associated with dependence and problem gambling. Results showed that obsessive passion for gambling predicted poorer vitality and concentration in daily tasks, as well as increased rumination, anxiety, negative mood, guilt, and problem gambling. These relations were not found for harmonious passion for gambling. Results are discussed in light of the motivational approach to passion (Vallerand et al., 2003).

Keywords: harmonious and obsessive passions; dependence; gambling

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1023/B:JOGS.0000022304.96042.e6

Affiliations: 1: Université Laval 2: Département de Psychologie, Université du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal (Québec), Canada, H3C 3P8; vallerand.robert_j@uqam.ca, Email: vallerand.robert_j@uqam.ca 3: Université du Québec à Montréal

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