Hello.
I'm looking for any credible #research on #Flow and #FlowState for an article I'm writing. Specifically anything that looks at the links between flow and #learning, flow and positive #MentalHealth, and improving #focus and #mood. I'm exploring ideas around flow's relationship with the enquiring mind, and general self determination. The argument I'm trying to make is that excessive exposure to experiences that 'fake' flow states (such as gaming or TV) can have an effect on our ability to conduct independent thought and creativity.
I'm not trying to argue that gaming or movies are bad, but that excessive consumption of media can stunt creativity and wellbeing.
Any resources or references highly welcomed!
...I guess Society of the Spectacle is pretty relevant here too, might flip through it again 🤔
@gaffen Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is a good start. I come from the sport/performance realm so I would start there. And Jackson’s work at https://www.flowcentre.org/flow-literature is another starting point if you haven’t already
