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According to flow theory, skill-demand balance is optimal for flow. Experimentally, balance has been tested only against strong overload and strong boredom. We assessed flow and enjoyment as distinct experiences and expected that they (a) are not optimized by constant balance, (b) experimentally dissociate, and (c) are supported by different personality traits. Beyond a constant balance condition (‘‘balance’’), we realized two dynamic pacing conditions where demands fluctuated through short b...According to flow theory, skill-demand balance is optimal for flow. Experimentally, balance has been tested only against strong overload and strong boredom. We assessed flow and enjoyment as distinct experiences and expected that they (a) are not optimized by constant balance, (b) experimentally dissociate, and (c) are supported by different personality traits. Beyond a constant balance condition (‘‘balance’’), we realized two dynamic pacing conditions where demands fluctuated through short breaks: one condition without overload (‘‘dynamic medium’’) and another with slight overload (‘‘dynamic high’’). Consistent with assumptions, constant balance was not optimal for flow (balance B dynamic medium\dynamic high) and enjoyment (balance B dynamic high\dynamic medium). Action orientation enabled high flow even under the suboptimal condition of alance. Sensation seeking increased enjoyment under the suboptimal but arousing dynamic high condition. We discuss dynamic changes in positive affect (seeking and mastering challenge) as an integral part of flow.» weiterlesen» einklappen

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DFG Fachgebiet:
Psychologie

DDC Sachgruppe:
Psychologie