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Books by Csikszentmihályi suggest that enhancing the time spent in flow makes
our lives more happy and successful. Flow experiences are predicted to lead to
positive affect as well as to better performance.  [3]  [89]  For example,
delinquent behavior was reduced in adolescents after two years of enhancing
flow through activities.  [34]

People who have experienced flow, describe the following feelings:

1. Completely involved in what we are doing – focused, concentrated.
2. A sense of ecstasy – of being outside everyday reality.
3. Great inner clarity – knowing what needs to be done, and how well we are doing.
4. Knowing that the activity is doable – that our skills are adequate to the task.
5. A sense of serenity – no worries about oneself, and a feeling of growing beyond the boundaries of the ego.
6. Timelessness – thoroughly focused on the present, hours seem to pass by the minute.
7. Intrinsic motivation – whatever produces flow becomes its own reward.  [90]

However, further empirical evidence is required  [ _[ according to whom?
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Flow in  games  and gaming has been linked to the  laws
of learning  as a part of the
explanation for why learning-games (the use of games to introduce material,
improve understanding, or increase retention) have the potential to be
effective.  [76]  [ _ failed verification   _ ]  In particular, flow is intrinsically
motivating, which is a part of the law of readiness. The condition of
feedback, required for flow, is associated with the feedback aspects of the
law of exercise. This is exhibited in well designed games, in particular,
where players perform at the edge of their competency as they are guided by
clear goals and feedback.  [77]  The positive emotions associated with flow
are associated with the law of effect. The intense experiences of being in a
state of flow are directly associated with the law of intensity. Thus, the
experience of gaming can be so engaging and motivating as it meets many of the
laws of learning, which are inextricably connected to creating flow.

In games often much can be achieved thematically through an imbalance between
challenge level and skill level. Horror games often keep challenges
significantly above the player's level of competency in order to foster a
continual feeling of anxiety. Conversely, so called "relaxation games" keep
the level of challenges significantly below the player's competency level, in
order to achieve an opposite effect.  [78]  The video game _ Flow
 "Flow \(video game\)") _ was designed as part of 
Jenova Chen  's master's thesis for
exploring the design decisions that allow players to achieve the flow state,
by adjusting the difficulty dynamically during play.  [79]

It improves performance; calling the phenomenon "TV trance," a 1981 _ BYTE
 _ article discussed how "the best seem to enter a trance
where they play but don't pay attention to the details of the game."  [80]
The primary goal of games is to create entertainment through [ intrinsic
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frustrations of having pain deepened by the responses of others. It’s worth
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Flow is so named because, during Csíkszentmihályi's 1975 interviews, several
people described their "flow" experiences using the metaphor of a water
current carrying them along: "'It was like floating,' 'I was carried on by the
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The impact of technological advancements on flow experiences represents
another noteworthy research direction. As digital technology increasingly
permeates our lives, exploring how immersive technologies such as virtual
reality or augmented reality facilitate or hinder flow states could be an
enlightening line of study. The potential of such research has been discussed
by Csikszentmihalyi and Csikszentmihalyi (2014), emphasizing the need to
understand how digital distractions may disrupt flow and how these effects
could be mitigated. Another critical avenue for future research is the role of
flow in online learning. The rise of digital education platforms, as discussed
by Csíkszentmihályi and Nakamura (2018), necessitates investigations into how
flow can be fostered in these contexts and how it might influence learning
outcomes.  [112]

 This specific FMRI
scan determined which areas of the brain are activated during working memory
tasks, but this type of imaging could also determine the areas of brain
activated during flow experiences.

The neuroscientific underpinnings of flow are a developing field with
significant potential. With advancements in neuroimaging technologies, as
highlighted by Linden (2021), the opportunity to correlate psychological
experiences of flow with their physiological counterparts becomes increasingly
feasible  [113]
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The FQ requires individuals to identify definitions of flow and situations in
which they believe that they have experienced flow, followed by a section that
asks them to evaluate their personal experiences in these flow-inducing
situations. The FQ identifies flow as multiple constructs, therefore allowing
the results to be used to estimate differences in the likelihood of
experiencing flow across a variety of factors. Another strength of the FQ is
that it does not assume that everyone's flow experiences are the same. Because
of this, the FQ is the ideal measure for estimating the prevalence of flow.
[20]  However, the FQ has some weaknesses that more recent methods have set
out to address. The FQ does not allow for a measurement of the intensity of
flow during specific activities. This method also does not measure the
influence of the ratio of challenge to skill on the flow state.  [19]
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In a global context, there is a gap in understanding how flow manifests within
various socio-cultural contexts. Cross-cultural comparative studies, as
suggested by Engeser and Rheinberg (2008), could delve into how flow
experiences differ across societies, deepening our understanding of the
concept's universality or cultural specificity.  [110]

Longitudinal studies, capable of tracking flow experiences over extended
periods, could offer insights into the sustained effects of flow on personal
development, well-being, and performance. As Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi
(2000) have suggested, such research could offer a more nuanced understanding
of the concept's long-term impact.  [111]
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*  العربية   "تركيز \(علم النفس\) – Arabic")
*  Azərbaycanca   "Axın \(psixologiya\) – Azerbaijani")
*  Català   "Flux \(psicologia\) – Catalan")
*  Čeština  
*  Dansk   "Flow \(psykologi\) – Danish")
*  Deutsch   "Flow \(Psychologie\) – German")
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*  Español   "Flujo \(psicología\) – Spanish")
*  Esperanto   "Fluo \(psikologio\) – Esperanto")
*  فارسی   "تچان \(روان‌شناسی\) – Persian")
*  Français   "Flow \(psychologie\) – French")
*  한국어  
*  Hrvatski  
*  Italiano   "Flusso \(psicologia\) – Italian")
*  עברית   "זרימה \(פסיכולוגיה\) – Hebrew")
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*  Nederlands   "Flow \(mentale toestand\) – Dutch")
*  日本語   "フロー \(心理学\) – Japanese")
*  Norsk bokmål   "Flyt \(psykologi\) – Norwegian Bokmål")
*  Oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча   "Oqim \(psixologiya\) – Uzbek")
*  Polski   "Przepływ \(psychologia\) – Polish")
*  Português   "Fluxo \(psicologia\) – Portuguese")
*  Русский   "Поток \(психология\) – Russian")
*  Simple English   "Flow \(psychology\) – Simple English")
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*  Suomi  
*  Svenska  
*  Türkçe   "Akış \(psikoloji\) – Turkish")
*  Українська   "Потік \(психологія\) – Ukrainian")
*  Tiếng Việt   "Dòng chảy \(tâm lý\) – Vietnamese")
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Jeanne Nakamura and Csíkszentmihályi identify the following six factors as
encompassing an experience of flow:  [10]

1. Intense and focused  concentration  on  the present  moment
2. Merging of  action  "Action \(philosophy\)") and  awareness 
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 Flow may occur in
challenging sports such as  eventing  .

The concept of _being in the zone_ during an athletic performance fit within
Csíkszentmihályi's description of the flow experience. Theories and
applications of _being in the zone_ and its relationship with an athletic
competitive advantage are topics studied in the field of  sport psychology
 .  [65]  In a qualitative study
of NCAA Division I athletes on the experience of flow, 94% of the athletes
described flow state as causing a merging of action and awareness, and that it
was effortless and automatic.  [66]

 Timothy Gallwey  's influential
works on the "inner game" of sports, such as  golf  and 
tennis  , described the mental coaching and attitudes
required to "get in the zone" and fully internalize mastery of the sport.
[67]

Roy Palmer suggests that "being in the zone" may also influence movement
patterns as better integration of the conscious and subconscious reflex
functions improves coordination. Many athletes describe the effortless nature
of their performance while achieving personal bests.  [68]  [69]  [70]

In many  martial arts  , the term  Budō
 is used to describe psychological flow.  [71]  
Mixed martial arts  champion
and  Karate  master  Lyoto Machida
 uses meditation techniques before
fights to attain  mushin  "Mushin \(mental
state\)") , a concept that, by his description, is in all respects equal to
flow.

The  Formula One  driver  Ayrton Senna
 , during qualifying for the  1988 Monaco
Grand Prix  ,
explained: "I was already on pole, [...] and I just kept going. Suddenly I was
nearly two seconds faster than anybody else, including my team mate with the
same car. And suddenly I realised that I was no longer driving the car
consciously. I was driving it by a kind of instinct, only I was in a different
dimension. It was like I was in a tunnel."  [72]

Former  500 GP  rider  Wayne Gardner  talking
about his victory at the  1990 Australian Grand Prix
 on _The Unrideables 2_ documentary said: "During these last five
laps I had this sort of above body experience where actually raised up above
and I could see myself racing. It was kind of a remote control and it's the
weirdest thing I've ever had in my life. [...]" After the race [ Mick [Doohan]
](/wiki/Mick_Doohan "Mick Doohan") and in fact  Wayne Rainey
 said: "How the hell did you do that?" and
I said: "I have no idea."  [73]
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Flow state theory suggests that when individuals are in a state of flow, they
experience deep immersion, focus, and intrinsic motivation in their
activities.  [47]  In the context of education, flow has been associated with
increased student engagement, which is a key determinant of learning success .

Numerous studies have examined the relationship between flow and student
engagement, demonstrating positive associations. For example, Csikszentmihalyi
and Larson (1984) found that students who reported experiencing flow during
their academic tasks exhibited higher levels of engagement, concentration, and
enjoyment. Similarly, Cho and Lee (2017) discovered that flow experiences
positively correlated with student engagement in a college classroom setting.
[48]

Flow state research has also explored its impact on learning outcomes, such as
 knowledge acquisition 
, skill development, and creativity. When students are in a state of flow,
they are more likely to experience a heightened sense of focus, concentration,
and i  ntrinsic motivation  , which can lead
to improved  learning outcomes  .  [49]

Studies have shown that flow experiences can enhance cognitive processes
related to learning. For instance, Schüler and Brunner (2009) found that
university students who reported being in a state of flow while studying
demonstrated better  information recall  "Recall
\(memory\)") and  problem-solving abilities  . In addition, studies by Simons and Dewitte (2004) and Jackson and
Csikszentmihalyi (1999) revealed that flow experiences positively influenced
creativity and innovation among students.  [ _ citation needed
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Flow experiences imply a growth principle. When one is in a flow state, they
are working to master the activity at hand. To maintain that flow state, one
must seek increasingly greater challenges. Attempting these new, difficult
challenges stretches one's skills. One emerges from such a flow experience
with a bit of personal growth and great "feelings of competence and efficacy".
[26]  By increasing time spent in flow, intrinsic motivation and self-directed
learning also increases.  [96]

Flow has a documented correlation with high performance in the fields of
artistic and scientific creativity,  [97]  [98]  teaching,  [89]  learning,
[99]  and sports;  [100]  [101]

Flow has been linked to persistence and achievement in activities while also
helping to lower anxiety during various activities and raise self-esteem.
[34]

However, evidence regarding better performance in flow situations is mixed.
[91]  For sure, the association between the two is a reciprocal one. That is,
flow experiences may foster better performance but, on the other hand, good
performance makes flow experiences more likely. Results of a longitudinal
study in the academic context indicate that the causal effect of flow on
performance is only of small magnitude and the strong relationship between the
two is driven by an effect of performance on flow.  [38]  In the long run,
flow experiences in a specific activity may lead to higher performance in that
activity as flow is positively correlated with a higher subsequent motivation
to perform and to perform well.  [26]
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head, for I am full of shame and drowned in my affliction."