Dualistic Passion for Work and Its Impact on Career Outcomes: Scale Validation and Nomological Network

Jennifer Ann L. Lajom*, Rajiv K. Amarnani, Simon Lloyd D. Restubog, Prashant Bordia, Robert L. Tang

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    Abstract

    Drawing on the dualistic model of passion, we conducted a construct validation of the passion for work scale across four samples of employees and students. Specifically, we tested the two-factor structure of the model and examined the convergent, discriminant, and criterion validity of passion for work against conceptually similar work motivation and career-relevant constructs. Findings support the duality of the passion for work (i.e., harmonious and obsessive), its uniqueness as a motivational work construct, and its consequences on career-related outcomes. The findings also contribute to the increasing breadth of the passion literature across various contexts and its consequences for one’s work and career experiences.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)631-648
    Number of pages18
    JournalJournal of Career Assessment
    Volume26
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2018

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