Filep, Sebastian (2007) 'Flow', sightseeing, satisfaction and personal development: exploring relationships via positive psychology. In: Proceedings of the 17th Annual CAUTHE Conference. From: CAUTHE 2007: Tourism - Past Achievements, Future Challenges, 11-14 FEB 2007, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

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Abstract

This conceptual paper begins with a short description of positive psychology and its salient, 'flow' theory. It then briefly discusses previous research of 'flow'. A lack of research of this optimal state in the tourism field and particularly in non-physical activity tourism settings is highlighted. In this context, three key topics are identified and discussed: the 'flow' state as a tool for understanding optimal sightseeing experiences; the 'flow' state as a mechanism for understanding on-site tourist satisfaction; and the 'flow' state as a function of tourists' personal development. The paper concludes with a research agenda for tourism researchers interested in the 'flow' model.

Item ID:	3194
Item Type:	Conference Item (Research - E1)
ISBN:	978-0-646-46998-0
Keywords:	'flow'; sightseeing; satisfaction; development; positive; psychology
Related URLs:	http://www.cauthe2007.uts.edu.au/index.h...
Date Deposited:	16 Oct 2009 04:51
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