The
epidemic
has
led
to
the
transfer
of
many
design
classes
from
offline
online.
30
students
were
recruited,
and
we
compared
their
performance
on
collaborative
innovation
tasks
in
both
online
modes.
Functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
was
used
collect
signals
subjects'
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC),
temporal-parietal
(TPJ),
premotor
(PMC).
results
showed
that
cognitive
mode
subjects
idea
generation
phase
different
corresponding
phase,
more
brain
areas
activated
during
collaboration
process.
overall
task
better
than
And
relationship
between
cerebral
cortical
activation
further
discussed.
Background:
Flow
state
is
a
subjective
experience
that
people
report
when
task
performance
experienced
as
automatic,
intrinsically
rewarding,
optimal
and
effortless.
While
this
intriguing
phenomenon
the
subject
of
plethora
behavioural
studies,
only
recently
researchers
have
started
to
look
at
its
neural
correlates.
Here,
we
aim
systematically
critically
review
existing
literature
on
correlates
flow
state.Methods:
Three
electronic
databases
(Web
Science,
Scopus
PsycINFO)
were
searched
acquire
information
eligible
articles
in
July,
2021,
updated
March,
2022.
Studies
measured
or
manipulated
(through
questionnaires
employing
experimental
paradigms)
recorded
associated
brain
activity
with
electroencephalography
(EEG),
functional
magnetic
resonance
(fMRI)
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
transcranial
direct
stimulation
(tDCS)
selected.
We
used
Cochrane
Collaboration
Risk
Bias
2
(RoB
2)
tool
assess
methodological
quality
records.
Results:
In
total,
25
studies
included,
which
involved
471
participants.
general,
experimentally
addressed
dynamics
seem
converge
key
role
structures
linked
attention,
executive
function
reward
systems,
giving
anterior
areas
(e.g.,
DLPC,
MPFC,
IFG)
crucial
flow.
However,
these
regions
during
are
inconsistent
across
studies.Discussion:
light
results,
conclude
current
available
evidence
sparse
inconclusive,
limits
any
theoretical
debate.
also
outline
major
limitations
(the
small
number
high
heterogeneity
them
their
important
constraints)
highlight
several
aspects
regarding
design
measurements
may
provide
useful
avenues
for
future
topic.
Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Measuring
flow,
an
optimal
mental
state
defined
by
intense
focus
and
immersion,
can
provide
valuable
insights
into
research
on
human
engagement.
However,
a
review
of
69
studies
identified
significant
methodological
issues
that
could
be
undermining
progress
in
this
area
research.
We
discovered
the
use
eight
nonvalidated
psychological
flow
verification
instruments
(used
33
studies),
ambiguity
lack
transparency
interpretation
reporting
results
(36
screening
participants
with
only
two
for
disposition
to
experience
state.
Additionally,
despite
balance
challenge
skill
being
essential
precondition
inducing
state,
did
not
appropriately
match
flow‐inducing
activities
participant’s
levels.
These
measuring
through
self‐assessment
make
it
impossible
accurately
validate
hypothesised
states
using
physiological
approaches.
To
address
these
limitations,
we
propose
set
protocol
guidelines
integrating
measures
triangulate
indicators.
This
provides
robust
framework
will
allow
identification
real‐time
objective
alternative
subjective
instruments.
Behavioral Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 448 - 448
Published: May 26, 2024
This
study
examined
430
Chinese
college
students’
engagement
in
arts
activities
and
the
psychological
benefits
derived
from
such
activities.
The
research
differentiated
between
various
types
of
participation
ways
involvement
four
potential
positive
outcomes.
findings
revealed
correlations
(1)
creative
performing
arts,
‘flow’,
aesthetic
emotions;
(2)
consumptive
visual
(3)
literary
ego
identity.
Holistic
demonstrated
a
significantly
relationship
with
flourishing.
A
path
analysis
showed
that
flow
experience
emotions
served
as
mediators
mechanism
through
which
holistic
affected
flourishing,
chained
mediation
effect
to
confirms
is
an
effective
pathway
for
individual
flourishing
more
diverse
profound
can
lead
sustained
widespread
happiness.
