Exploring the Neural Correlates of Flow Experience with Multifaceted Tasks and a Single-Channel Prefrontal EEG Recording.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) March 15, 2024 Yuqi Hang, Buyanzaya Unenbat, Shiyun Tang et al. 13 citations
Deep immersion in tasks, known as flow experience, has significant psychological benefits. In a study involving 28 participants, six multifaceted tasks—including mindfulness and varying levels of Tetris—were used to induce flow. EEG recordings revealed strong positive correlations between subjective flow scores and brain activity in delta, gamma, and theta bands, peaking around two minutes after task onset. The analysis indicated a maximum R² of 0.163, showcasing the effectiveness of portable EEG technology for objectively measuring flow experiences in real-world settings.