Optimal Experience: Psychological Studies of Flow in Consciousness by Mihaly Csi

Description: Optimal Experience: Psychological Studies of Flow in Consciousness by Mihaly Csikszentmihaly A comprehensive survey of study on the 'flow' experience, a desirable or optimal state of consciousness that enhances the psychic state. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What constitutes enjoyment of life? Optimal Experience: Psychological Studies of Flow in Consciousness offers a comprehensive survey of theoretical and empirical investigations of the "flow" experience, a desirable or optimal state of consciousness that enhances a person's psychic state. "Flow" can be said to occur when people are able to meet the challenges of their environment with appropriate skills, and accordingly feel a sense of well-being, a sense of mastery, and a heightened sense of self-esteem. The authors show the diverse contexts and circumstances in which flow is reported in different cultures (e.g. Japan, Korea, Australia, Italy), and describe its positive emotional impacts. They reflect on the concept of flow vis-a-vis modern social structures, historical phenomena, and evolutionary biocultural selection. The ways in which the ability to experience flow affects work satisfaction, academic success, and the overall quality of life are suggested; and the childrearing practices that result in the ability to derive enjoyment from life, considered. Author Biography Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is professor and former chairman of the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago. His previous books include "Flow" and "The Evolving Self. Flow" was shown on the 1993 NBC Super Bowl broadcast as the book that inspired Jimmy Johnson, then coach of the Dallas Cowboys. It was also a selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club and the Quality Paperback Book Club. Table of Contents Part I. A Theoretical Model of Optimal Experience: 1. Introduction Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi; 2. The flow experience and its significance for human psychology Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi; 3. Sociological implications of the flow experience Richard G. Mitchell Jr; 4. Flow and biocultural evolution fausto massimini Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Antonella Delle Fave; Part II. Varieties of the Flow Experience: 5. Introduction to Part II Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi and Isabella Csikszentmihalyi; 6. Bozozoku: flow in Japanese motorcycle gang Ikuya Sato; 7. Women, work, and flow Maria T. Allison and Margaret C. Duncan; 8. The relationship between life satisfaction and flow in elderly Korean immigrants Seongyeul Han; 9. Flow and writing Reed Larson; 10. Flow and solitary ordeals Richard Logan; Part III. Flow as a Way of Life: 11. Introduction to Part III Isabella Csikszentmihalyi and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi; 12. Modernisation and the changing context of flow in work and leisure Antonella Delle Fave and Fausto Massimini; 13. Ocean cruising Jim MacBeth; 14. Flow in a historical context: the case of the Jesuits Isabella Csikszentmihalyi; Part IV. The Measurement of Flow in Everyday Life: 15. Introduction to Part IV Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Isabella Csikszentmihalyi; 16. The systematic assessment of flow in daily experience Massimo Carli and Fausto Massimini; 17. The quality of experience in the flow channels: comparison of Italian and US students Massimo Carli, Antonella Delle Fave and Fausto Massimini; 18. Flow and the quality of experience during work and leisure Judith Le Fevre; 19. Optimal experience and the uses of talent Jeanne Nakamura; 20. Self-esteem and optimal experience Anne J. Wells; 21. Optimal experience and the family context Kevin Rathunde; 22. The future of flow Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Review ... an impressive cross-cultural effort ... a valuable compilation of major theoretical and empirical developments in one volume ... well worth the attention of psychologists who are concerned with intrinsic motivations in work and at play. Contemporary Psychology "...an impressive cross-cultural effort....a valuable compilation of major theoretical and empirical developments in one volume....well worth the attention of psychologists who are concerned with intrinsic motivations in work and at play." Contemporary Psychology "...an interdisciplinary anthology of some of the most stimulating conceptual extensions of the original flow model together with a selection from the research that in the past decade has rounded out our understanding of the conditions that make an enjoyable life possible." Exceptional Human Experience "The book provides a theoretical model of optimal experience, gives accounts of flow in a variety of human situations. It also shows how certain ways of life promote flow, and describes the methodology and measurement of flow in everyday life." New Scientist Review Quote Promotional "Headline" A comprehensive survey of study on the flow experience, a desirable or optimal state of consciousness that enhances the psychic state. Description for Bookstore What constitutes enjoyment of life? This work offers a comprehensive survey of theoretical and empirical investigations of the flow experience, a desirable or optimal state of consciousness that enhances a persons psychic state. Description for Library What constitutes enjoyment of life? This work offers a comprehensive survey of theoretical and empirical investigations of the flow experience, a desirable or optimal state of consciousness that enhances a persons psychic state. Details ISBN0521438098 Short Title OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE DIGITAL PRI Pages 432 Publisher Cambridge University Press Edition Description Digital Print Language English ISBN-10 0521438098 ISBN-13 9780521438094 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 153 Illustrations Yes Year 1992 Publication Date 1992-07-31 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Psychological Studies of Flow in Consciousness Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Birth 1934 Author Mihaly Csikszentmihaly Affiliation University of Chicago DOI 10.1604/9780521438094 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 1992-07-31 AU Release Date 1992-07-31 NZ Release Date 1992-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91368209;

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