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Flow experiences in information technology use

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International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, Volume 61, Issue 3

Pages 347 - 357

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2004.01.004

Published: 01 September 2004 Publication History

Abstract

An interview was used to determine, whether flow experiences as defined by Csikszentmihalyi would occur in information technology use. Results indicate, that flow experience is quite frequent while performing a variety of tasks ranging from word processing to programming to visual design and information search on a desktop computer. Also flow experiences seem to occur while using a range of software matching the variety of tasks mentioned above. Participants named factors they thought were causing flow experiences while using information technology. These include almost exclusively items that are generally accepted as good usability. This leads to the concluding hypothesis that designing interfaces that induce flow experiences is to design good usability and vice versa. More research is needed to confirm this.

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Index Terms

Flow experiences in information technology use
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Artificial intelligence
    1. Philosophical/theoretical foundations of artificial intelligence
      1. Cognitive science
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. HCI design and evaluation methods
    2. HCI theory, concepts and models
  2. Interaction design
    1. Interaction design theory, concepts and paradigms

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International Journal of Human-Computer Studies Volume 61, Issue 3

September 2004

154 pages

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