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 Hi, a French Game Studies PhD student had made a blog article and a Youtube video on the matter 5 years ago (in French):
https://www.chroniquesvideoludiques.com/le-flow-et-ses-representations-chez-les-joueurs/
The blog article has little scientific merit, but he did cite his sources. You can find his bibliography at the end of the article.
Le flow et ses représentations chez les joueurs

Attention ! Cet article est semi-scientifique ! Pour le citer : Grine, E., 2017. Le flow et ses représentations chez les joueurs. Les Chroniques Vidéoludiques. Le flow et ses représentations chez l…

Chroniques Vidéoludiques