The paradoxical nature of passion among sport employees: exploring the intersection of harmony and obsession in the sport industry

This study is focused on passion among sport employees and asks the research question, ‘How do harmonious and obsessive passion interact to influence sport employees’ motivation to work?’ The study uses Self-Determination Theory and qualitative data to offer a deeper understanding of sport employee work passion.

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European Sport Management Quarterly
Published
2025-02-13
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https://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2025.2461053
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2
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Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
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The paradoxical nature of passion among sport employees: exploring the intersection of harmony and obsession in the sport industry

Brent D. Oja, Géraldine Zeimers
2 citations
European Sport Management Quarterly
Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
4.88
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The paradoxical nature of passion among sport employees: exploring the intersection of harmony and obsession in the sport industry

Brent D. Oja, Géraldine Zeimers
article en
2 citations

Abstract

This study is focused on passion among sport employees and asks the research question, ‘How do harmonious and obsessive passion interact to influence sport employees’ motivation to work?’ The study uses Self-Determination Theory and qualitative data to offer a deeper understanding of sport employee work passion.

European Sport Management QuarterlyVol. 25(6)
Louisiana State University (US), UCLouvain (BE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
4.88
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