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Challenge-skill Balance

Challenge-Skill Balance is a psychological construct within the flow theory framework that denotes the optimal alignment between an individual's perceived skill level and the perceived challenge of a task, such that the balance between the two fosters the mental state of flow.

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2017–2026

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Flow, performance and moderators of challenge-skill balance

Stefan Engeser, Falko Rheinberg · Motivation and Emotion · 2008 · 816 citations

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The Effect of Perceived Challenges and Skills on the Quality of Subjective Experience

Giovanni B. Moneta, Mihály Csíkszentmihályi · Journal of Personality · 1996 · 608 citations

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Flow experiences at work: for high need achievers alone?

Robert Eisenberger, Jason R. Jones, Florence Stinglhamber et al. · Journal of Organizational Behavior · 2005 · 306 citations

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Measurement and Analysis Issues with Explanation of Variance in Daily Experience Using the Flow Model

Gary D. Ellis, Judith E. Voelkl, Catherine Morris · Journal of Leisure Research · 1994 · 247 citations

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‘Flow’ experience in the daily lives of sixth‐form college students

Sharon G. Clarke, John Haworth · British Journal of Psychology · 1994 · 224 citations

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Authors

197

  1. MC
    Mihály Csíkszentmihályi

    University of Chicago, United States

    4 publications · 781 citations

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  2. JE
    Judith E. Voelkl

    Clemson University, United States

    3 publications · 325 citations

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  3. JH
    John Haworth

    University of Manchester, United Kingdom

    3 publications · 309 citations

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  4. DJ
    Daniel Johnson

    Queensland University of Technology, Australia

    3 publications · 81 citations

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  5. PW
    Peta Wyeth

    Queensland University of Technology, Australia

    3 publications · 81 citations

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Institutions

112

  1. Queensland University of Technology

    Brisbane, Australia

    3 h-index

    15 publications

    442 citations

  2. University of Ljubljana

    Ljubljana, Slovenia

    3 h-index

    5 publications

    409 citations

  3. University of Manchester

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    3 h-index

    3 publications

    309 citations

  4. Tampere University

    Tampere, Finland

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    142 citations

  5. Kibi International University

    Takahashi, Japan

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    34 citations

  6. Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    116 citations

  7. Claremont Graduate University

    Claremont, United States

    2 h-index

    6 publications

    315 citations

  8. University of Chicago

    Chicago, United States

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    676 citations

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  1. The Journal of Positive Psychology

    4 publications · 284 citations

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  2. Frontiers in Psychology

    3 publications · 199 citations

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  3. Journal of Leisure Research

    3 publications · 388 citations

    3

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  4. Smart Learning Environments

    2 publications · 142 citations

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  5. Journal of Happiness Studies

    2 publications · 70 citations

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