Relação entre paixão e funcionamento positivo na pandemia COVID-19: Relation between passion and positive functioning in pandemic COVID-19

Amanda Rizzieri Romano; João Victor Martins de Miranda; Mirella Guazelli Xavier; Evandro Morais Peixoto

doi:10.17765/2176-9206.2025v18e12589

Authors

Amanda Rizzieri Romano University of San Francisco https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5404-6018
João Victor Martins de Miranda University of San Francisco https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0776-6776
Mirella Guazelli Xavier University of San Francisco https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9578-0975
Evandro Morais Peixoto University of San Francisco https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1007-3433

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2025v18e12589

Keywords:

Mental Health, Psychological Resources, Positive Psychology, Psychological Assessment

Abstract

During the pandemic, abrupt disruptions in routines highlighted the importance of maintaining passionate activities to preserve mental health. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between passion and psychological well-being, as well as differences between groups based on gender, marital status, and exercise habits. The sample consisted of 147 participants, aged between 18 and 68 years (M= 35.6, SD= 12.7), of both genders (69.1% female). Results showed positive correlations between harmonious passion and psychological well-being. There was no difference between genders; however, married individuals exhibited higher levels of positive psychological functioning. Individuals who maintained activity during the pandemic also demonstrated higher levels of harmonious passion and positive psychological functioning. These findings underscore the importance of diverse activities in promoting well-being, especially during crises like the pandemic.

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Author Biographies

Amanda Rizzieri Romano, University of San Francisco

PhD student in the Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Program in Psychology, University of São Francisco, Campinas – Brazil.

João Victor Martins de Miranda, University of San Francisco

Master's student in the Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Program in Psychology, São Francisco University, Campinas – Brazil.

Mirella Guazelli Xavier, University of San Francisco

Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Program in Psychology, University of São Francisco, Campinas – Brazil.

Evandro Morais Peixoto, University of San Francisco

Professor of the Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Program in Psychology at the University of São Francisco (USF). Post-doctorate in Psychology from USF (former PNPD scholarship holder). PhD in Psychology as a Profession and Science from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (2016), with a PDSE doctoral internship developed at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières - QC Canada. Master in Psychology as a Profession and Science from the same university (2012). Graduated in Psychology from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2010). Member of the Advisory Committee on Psychological Assessment of the CFP (CCAP-SATEPSI) and of the working group Psychological Assessment in Positive Psychology and Creativity at ANPEPP. Has experience in the area of Psychology, working mainly on the following topics: Psychological Assessment, Psychometrics, Sports Psychology.

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