The psychology of passion : a dualistic model / Robert J. Vallerand.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vallerand, Robert J., author.

Series:

Series in positive psychology.

Series in Positive Psychology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emotions.

Enthusiasm.

Anger.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (417 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In The Psychology of Passion, Robert J. Vallerand provides a complete presentation of the Dualistic Model of Passion and reports on the empirical evidence supporting the theory. Vallerand highlights the effects of two types of passion--harmonious and obsessive--on a number of psychological phenomena, such as cognition, emotions, performance, relationships, aggression, and violence.

Contents:

Cover; The Psychology of Passion; Copyright; Contents; Preface; PART I: Introduction; 1. On the Concept of Passion; 2. A History and Definition of Passion; PART II: Theory and Method; 3. The Dualistic Model of Passion; 4. The Method of Passion; 5. The Development of Passion; PART III: Intrapersonal Consequences; 6. Passion and Cognition; 7. Passion and Emotions; 8. Passion and Psychological Well-Being; 9. Passion and Physical Health; 10. Passion and Performance and Creativity; PART IV: Interpersonal Relationships, Intergroup Relations, and Societal Consequences

11. Passion and Interpersonal Relationships12. Passion and Intergroup and Societal Outcomes; PART V: Conclusion; 13. Summing Up; References; About the Author; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-045709-0

0-19-977765-9