Optimal Experience is a psychological state within the flow theory framework characterized by complete absorption, intrinsic enjoyment, and peak performance in sport, distinguished from related affective states by the precise balance between perceived challenges and skills, along with clear goals and immediate feedback.
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Flow: the psychology of optimal experience
Choice Reviews Online · 1990 · 12.7K citations
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Richard Buchanan, Mihály Csíkszentmihályi · Design Issues · 1991 · 9.5K citations
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University of Milan
Milan, Italy
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32 publications
2.8K citations
University of Chicago
Chicago, United States
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8 publications
2.2K citations
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Australia
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15 publications
1.5K citations
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States
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554 citations
Miami University
Oxford, United States
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4 publications
366 citations
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, United States
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7 publications
570 citations
IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Milan, Italy
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445 citations
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia
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- Frontiers in Psychology
7 publications · 368 citations
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- Journal of Leisure Research
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- Computers in Human Behavior
3 publications · 513 citations
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- Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
3 publications · 469 citations
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- The Journal of Positive Psychology
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