Does Ultra-Endurance Passion Make Athletes Happy?

Sport psychology research of ultra-endurance (UE) athletes focused predominantly on their psychological characteristics, traits, and behaviors. However, their happiness and passion, as well as a unified framework for UE hobby phenomenon, were not sufficiently investigated. This study aims to: (1) id...

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Published in:	Sports
Main Authors:	Tatjana Bill, Grégory Dessart, Roberta Antonini Philippe
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-05-01
Subjects:	ultra-endurance happiness harmonious passion obsessive passion athletic identity motivation
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/12/6/149

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