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Ben Schellenberg’s research focuses on understanding how individuals engage in their favorite activities and the benefits derived from these engagements, such as high levels of performance and well-being. He explores potential drawbacks like conflict and burnout. His work extensively examines the construct of passion and how individual experiences can be influenced by the extent of passion, addressing both harmonious and obsessive aspects. His research topics include savoring, self-compassion, and perfectionism, and he conducts studies with diverse populations including athletes, sports fans, coaches, and students. Schellenberg has held a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychology at the University of Ottawa (2018), and earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Manitoba (2015). His academic journey also includes a Master's in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia (2011) and a Bachelor's degree with Honors in Psychology from the University of Winnipeg (2008). He studies psychological processes that facilitate optimal functioning in sport and leisure activities, using varied research designs to examine personality, motivation, and self-regulation as they relate to important outcomes like performance and general well-being.
Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.