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Notes
- Abstract:
- There is a lack of research in the experience of flow in professional musicians during an on-stage performance in great detail. This investigation involved existential phenomenological interviewing of 19 professional musicians ranging in age from 22 to 62 to determine the meaning of the experience of flow in professional musicians. Each professional musician had experienced flow with an average practice time of at least one hour per day. Qualitative analysis of the transcripts revealed a total of 1,393 meaning units that were further grouped into themes and subthemes. A final thematic structure revealed that there were six major themes: Connection, Energy, Autopilot, In the Moment, Intoxication, and Emotions. The results offer a number of insights for sport/performance psychology researchers and practical implications for musicians, trainers, and sport/performance psychology consultants. The results suggest that connection, intoxication, and energy are standout themes in the flow experience and that there may be potential dangers of experiencing the optimal state.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2014.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 169-172).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Maximilian H. Pollack. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- ML457.P65 2014_PollackMaximilian ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- ML457.P65 2014 ( lcc )
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