Who are likely to experience flow? Impact of temperament and character on flow

Previous studies defined flow as the holistic sensation that people feel when they act with total concentration and intrinsic enjoyment. However, we know little about who are more likely to experience flow than others. This study thus investigates how temperament and character impact individual likelihood of experiencing flow. This study utilized a cross-sectional design and 372 subjects, and found that the likelihood of experiencing flow is positively related to novelty seeking, persistence, and self-transcendence, but negatively related to self-directedness. Results of this study support that temperament and character dimensions can be used to explain individual likelihood of experiencing flow.