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.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | CAUTHE 2007: Tourism - Past Achievements, Future Challenges |
| Place of Publication | Sydney |
| Publisher | University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) |
| Pages | 119-131 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780646469980 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | CAUTHE 2007 Conference - University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia Duration: 11 Feb 2007 → 14 Feb 2007 https://cauthe.org/conference-proceedings-2007/ |
Conference
| Conference | CAUTHE 2007 Conference |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Sydney |
| Period | 11/02/07 → 14/02/07 |
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