Passion for science and the pursuit of scientific studies: The mediating role of rigid and flexible persistence and activity involvement

Chichekian, Tanya

doi:10.1016/j.lindif.2021.102104

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“…Similar results were observed by Chichekian and Vallerand ( 2022 ) when applying the dualistic model of passion and persistence in the educational context. With a sample of 591 Canadian students (357 women) they verified the explanatory power of HP and OP on FP and RP.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Further supporting H2, the last analysis evaluated the invariance of the measurement model in function of gender and work conditions. The results suggest RFPS strong invariancies among these groups (Millsap, 2011 ), corroborating those found by Chichekian and Vallerand ( 2022 ) who verified strong invariance evidence of the RFPS measure model across male and females’ students, concluding that the instrument has the same meaning for them. The knowledge on the scope for the assessment of different groups is essential for researchers involved in psychological testing, especially because the comparison between different groups should be based on empirical evidence that the observed variables (items of a test) relate to latent constructs similarly between the different groups (Milfont & Fischer, 2010 ).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

“…The above dual definition of persistence introduces new ideas about the nature, determinants and consequences of persistence and assumes that passion for an activity can contribute to engagement and persistence in that activity (Chichekian & Vallerand, 2022 , Vallerand, 2015 ; Vallerand et al, 2003 ). As proposed by Vallerand et al ( 2003 ), passion can be defined as a strong inclination towards an activity of interest to the person, in which they invest a significant amount of time and energy for its accomplishment.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, qualitative differences can affect the way in which the persistence is manifested. This could take a dualistic form such that an individual would persist in either an adaptive fashion (flexible persistence) or a less adaptive way (Rigid Persistence) toward the pursuit of an objective (Chichekian & Vallerand, 2022 ; Vallerand et al, 2022 ). Considering that this research has been conducted in North America, a culture where persistence has great appeal, further study is needed to access whether it can be applied to other cultures as well (Vallerand et al, 2022 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the Rigid and Flexible Persistence Scale in a Brazilian professional sample

Peixoto¹,

Silva²,

Noronha³

et al. 2023

Psicol. Refl. Crít.

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Persistence involves the intention to maintain efforts when faced with obstacles and challenges, in order to achieve a specific goal. The Rigid and Flexible Persistence Scale (RFPS) is a self-report measure that assesses persistence that is theoretically derived from the premises of the Dualistic Model of Passion. The aim of the present research was to adapt the RFPS to Brazilian Portuguese and to estimate its evidence of validity and reliability in the context of work. Participants were 400 professionals, 55.8% women, aged between 18 and 68 years. The results indicate that the RFPS presented validity evidence based on the content. Corresponding to the theoretical expectations, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses demonstrated adequacy of the structure composed of two factors, explaining 75% of the data variance, with good levels of reliability. The RFPS also revealed strong invariance across gender and work conditions (in-person vs remote). Flexible persistence showed positive association with harmonious passion and occupational self-efficacy. Conversely, rigid persistence showed positive association with obsessive passion. It was observed a mediational role of occupational self-efficacy in the relationship between harmonious passion and flexible persistence. Overall, the findings suggest that the RFPS is an adequate measure of persistence in a Brazilian occupational sample.

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Psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the Rigid and Flexible Persistence Scale in a Brazilian professional sample

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Noronha³

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“…Academic passion refers to the amount of energy a learner spends doing their academic work, as well as the amount of effectiveness and efficiency achieved. Academic passion has been mentioned as a psychological capital of students and their direct efforts to learn, acquire skills, and desire to improve their level of success, which can lead to effective participation in university activities, participation in-class activities, adaptation to university culture, and appropriate relationship with teachers and other students ( Chichekian and Vallerand, 2022 ).…”

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The Mediating Role of Academic Passion in Determining the Relationship Between Academic Self-Regulation and Goal Orientation With Academic Burnout Among English Foreign Language (EFL) Learners

Izadpanah

2023

Front. Psychol.

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One of the most significant current discussions in educational psychology is academic passion. This research aimed to investigate the mediating role of academic passion in the relationship between goal orientation and academic self-regulation with students’ academic burnout. However, so far, there has been little discussion about these variables together. The statistical population of the present study includes all undergraduate English students of Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, whose strength is equal to 598 people, and the sample size is determined by the convenience sampling method and Cochran’s formula (248 participants). Data collection methods in this study include four questionnaires of the academic passion; goal orientation; self-regulatory and academic burnout. The Pearson test results showed that the correlation coefficient of academic burnout with goal orientation, self-regulatory, and academic passion is statistically significant at 0.05%. These variables are inconsistent with academic burnout, and with increase in these variables, academic burnout significantly decreases. The correlation coefficient of goal orientation with self-regulatory variables and academic passion is statistically significant at the level of 0.05%. These variables are consistent with goal orientation, self-regulated learning, and academic passion, and with increase in the aforementioned variables, they significantly rise. Goal-oriented and self-regulated goal orientation can predict academic passion. Academic passion has a direct and significant relationship with academic self-regulation and goal orientation. Finally, the obtained fit indices of the general model have the desired fit with the collected data. The implication is that academic passion plays an important role in creating a positive learning environment that will lead to effective learning and teaching. It may influence student learning. Passion inspires and stimulates, and teaching with passion promotes learning.

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Passion for guns and beliefs in a dangerous world: An examination of defensive gun ownership

Bélanger,

Leander,

Agostini

et al. 2024

Aggressive Behavior

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This research examines the notion of defensive gun ownership using the Dualistic Model of Passion. We hypothesized that an obsessive (vs. harmonious) passion for guns would be associated with a belief in a dangerous world (BDW). We expected this relationship to intensify in threatening contexts, leading to a more expansive view on defensive gun ownership. We tested this hypothesis across three threat contexts: a gun‐control message (Study 1, N = 342), a live shooting simulation (Study 2, N = 398), and the aftermath of the Christchurch mass shootings (Study 3, N = 314). In the experimental Study 1, exposure to a gun‐control message increased the intention to purchase guns among those with an obsessive passion (OP) for guns. Study 2 revealed that BDW mediated the relationship between OP and assertive modes of protection, the desire to purchase high‐stopping‐power guns, and anti‐Black racial bias in a shooting task. Study 3 showed that knowledge of the Christchurch attack intensified the link between OP and BDW, leading to increased support for gun access, a willingness to act as a citizen‐protector, and prejudice against Muslims. Comprehending these dynamics can assist policymakers in crafting messaging campaigns for firearm regulation and public safety measures that are more effective.

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Passion for science and the pursuit of scientific studies: The mediating role of rigid and flexible persistence and activity involvement

Cited by 17 publications

References 71 publications

Psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the Rigid and Flexible Persistence Scale in a Brazilian professional sample

Psychometric properties and measurement invariance of the Rigid and Flexible Persistence Scale in a Brazilian professional sample

The Mediating Role of Academic Passion in Determining the Relationship Between Academic Self-Regulation and Goal Orientation With Academic Burnout Among English Foreign Language (EFL) Learners

Passion for guns and beliefs in a dangerous world: An examination of defensive gun ownership

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