Self-Efficacy, Work Passion and Wellbeing : A Theoretical Framework

Passion has captivated researchers of different disciplines for centuries. While the concept of passion for work has received a good deal of attention in the popular press, theoretical and empirical researches have lagged behind. The purpose of this review is to analyze the concept of passion from different perspectives and offer a cohesive definition of passion for work with its underlying dimensions. Further, the authors have tried to propose a theoretical framework, where, self-efficacy is hypothesized to facilitate passion for work, which in turn will enhance employee well being. Directions for future research and implications for management practice are discussed as well