From music to sports: Autonomy fosters passion among kids
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 11:35
in Psychology & Sociology
Parents take heed: children and young adults are more likely to pursue sports, music or other pastimes when given an opportunity to nurture their own passion. According to a three-part study led by Genevičve Mageau, a psychology professor at the Université de Montréal, parental control can predict whether a child develops a harmonious or obsessive passion for a hobby.