Entrepreneurial passion has emerged as a pivotal area of research within the broader field of entrepreneurship. In contemporary society, the pursuit of one's passion is often seen as the cornerstone of a successful and fulfilling life. Surveys among American youths indicate that achieving work passion is prioritized above other significant life goals, such as helping those in need or getting married. This societal emphasis on passion extends into the realm of entrepreneurship, where iconic figures like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Steve Jobs have underscored the importance of passion in achieving success. Over the past decade, the rapid growth of entrepreneurship as a key driver of social and economic development has spurred a proliferation of research on entrepreneurial passion. Scholars have explored various frameworks, including work passion, the dualistic model of passion, and perceived passion, to understand its role in the foundation, development, and success of entrepreneurial ventures. Despite the growing interest, the field remains in its nascent stages, with significant gaps in our understanding of how entrepreneurial passion operates and its broader implications.

This research topic aims to expand our theoretical and empirical knowledge on the topic of entrepreneurial passion. Specifically, it seeks to address key questions such as: What are the antecedents and outcomes of entrepreneurial passion? How do different types of passion interact within the entrepreneurial context? What are the potential negative consequences of high levels of entrepreneurial passion? By answering these questions, the research aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of the role of passion in entrepreneurship, thereby contributing to both academic literature and practical applications.

To gather further insights into the boundaries of entrepreneurial passion, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Passion orchestration: Orthogonal perspectives on different types of passion (e.g., dualistic model of passion, entrepreneurial passion, and work passion)
- Antecedents of entrepreneurial passion (e.g., education, family background, industry background, and social capital)
- Outcomes of entrepreneurial passion (e.g., diffusion, financial performance, entrepreneurial intentions, innovation, investments, organizational growth, entrepreneurial opportunity, and new firm establishment)
- Dark side of entrepreneurial passion (e.g., burnout, stress, addiction, turnover, failure, workaholism, and family-related issues)
- Entrepreneurial passion of various stakeholders (e.g., investors, customers, employees, suppliers, family members, politicians, professors, and students)
- Cultural perspectives of entrepreneurial passion (e.g., cross-cultural comparison)
- Domains of entrepreneurial passion (e.g., developing, inventing, founding, products, and habitual establishment)
- Dimensions of entrepreneurial passion (e.g., intensive positive feelings and identity centrality)
- Levels of entrepreneurial passion (e.g., individual-, team-, and organization passion)

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