Optimal Experience
August 26, 1988 DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511621956 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractFlow is a desirable state of consciousness that enhances a person's psychic state. The book surveys theoretical and empirical investigations of flow, showing the diverse contexts and circumstances in which it is reported across different cultures and describing its positive emotional impacts. The ability to experience flow affects work satisfaction, academic success, and overall quality of life.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review |
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| Key finding | Flow, an optimal state of consciousness, positively impacts work satisfaction, academic success, and overall quality of life across different cultures. |
Abstract
What constitutes enjoyment of life? Optimal Experience offers a comprehensive survey of theoretical and empirical investigations of the 'flow' experience, a desirable or optimal state of consciousness that enhances a person's psychic state. The authors show the diverse contexts and circumstances in which flow is reported in different cultures, and describe its positive emotional impacts. They reflect on ways in which the ability to experience flow affects work satisfaction, academic success, and the overall quality of life