Research and Verification on the Construction of the Flow Ergonomics Theory Model and Field App Design

Our research team have recently investigated and found that applying mindfulness as an intervention in “postpartum mood disorder” and “cooperative mandala” has positive potential in combination with the subjects of ergonomics and mindfulness flow theory. Possible applications include the exploration and solving of workplace depression and enhancement in creativity potential development. After the world war II, the research topics in ergonomics have been mainly led by the West, and the flow theory from the East. Based on the idea of destructive innovation, this research will integrate western scientific civilization and eastern spiritual culture, and propose an original and comprehensive " flow ergonomics theory model ". Following theoretical and practical applications, this research applies empirical evidences in discovering the importance of theoretical value, practical applications, theoretical development, and application verification.In this three-year research project, there are two stages: theory, practical applications. The first stage is mainly on literature research and case analysis. Based on grounded theory, the research will build the theoretical models and relevant evaluating scales in flow ergonomics theory model. In the second stage, related APP will be implemented in applying the theory and verifying the workplace practice. In the first year, a conceptual framework will be set up based on the initial results. The theoretic model and scales will be proposed. We will conduct focus interviews, inviting five experts. Further, the test will be conduct with 100 university students. In the second year, 100 flight attendants will be tested. Based on the user experience of the app, we will modify the theoretical model of flow ergonomics and the scales. In the third year, APP design application and verification will be conducted. One hundred game practitioners will be invited to take part in this experiment so as to complete the theoretical model and scales.This project plans to publish at least 4 high-quality SCI journal articles, which include (a) the construction and verification of the mindfulness flow theoretical model; (b) the construction and verification of evaluating scales in flow ergonomics; (c) field application design and verification of the APP design with flight attendants; (d) field application design and verification of the APP with game practitioners. In terms of social and economic aspects, the APP could reduce the physical and mental stress of the workplace and develop the potential for creativity. Further, the developed APPs can participate in related awards, and their inventing patents can also be transferred to create industrious value.

Project ID:PB10907-3549
External Project ID:MOST109-2221-E182-033-MY3