Unveiling passion trajectories: a multilevel growth analysis among nonprofit workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
摘要
This study examined the changes in passion for work among Canadian health and social services nonprofit workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. More precisely, we investigated how job demands and resources influence the trajectories of harmonious and obsessive passion and how these trajectories can in turn influence psychological health. A total of 289 participants completed online surveys at four time-points over the course of two years. Using multilevel growth analysis, we found that passion for work changed over time. Results revealed that passion quantity and harmonious passion changed significantly, while obsessive passion changed marginally. Colleague support predicted both passion quantity and harmonious passion trajectories, while strengths use only predicted harmonious passion trajectory. Harmonious passion trajectory positively influenced well-being at work but obsessive passion trajectory did not predict burnout. This study is among the first to delve into passion for work trajectories among nonprofit workers. It also offers insights into fostering a harmonious passion that contributes positively to psychological health at work in challenging times.