national recreation and park association the multiphasic and dynamic nature of flow in adventure experiences（国家娱乐和公园协会多相流的动态特性的冒险经历）.pdfVIP

Journal ofLeisure Research Copyright 2013 2013, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 214-232 National Recreation and Park Association The Multiphasic and Dynamic Nature of Flow in Adventure Experiences Susan Houge Mackenzie University of Idaho Ken Hodge Mike Boyes University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand Abstract This study evaluated phases of adventure experiences by identifying flow and reversal theory states over a 3-day white-water river surfing course. Data were col­ lected with novice river surfers (n = S) via in-depth qualitative interviews using head-mounted video cameras. Findings suggested that opposing experiential phases (i.e., telic and paratelic) may be symbiotic in adventure experiences and may facilitate flow experiences. These results may account for the dynamic nature of enjoyment, flow, and motivational states within adventure experiences. Future research should seek to validate the phasic models presented herein and evaluate their potential applicability to other adventurous activities. KEYWORDS: Flow, reversal theory, adventure, experiential phases, qualitative Susan Houge Mackenzie Is an assistant professor In the Department of Movement Sciences at the University of Idaho. Dr. Ken Hodge is a professor and Dr. Mike Boyes is an associate professor at the School of Physical Education, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. This study was conducted as a portion of Dr. Houge Mackenzies doctoral dissertation. Please send correspondence to smackenzle@