What is Flow

Importance of Flow

Developing a psychometric measure of Flow

Individual benefits of experiencing Flow in the workplace

Organisational benefits of experiencing Flow in the workplace

Publications

Contacts

About me

Australian Catholic University Limited
ABN 15 050 192 660
Melbourne Campus (St Patrick's)
115 Victoria Parade Fitzroy VIC 3065
Locked Bag 4115 Fitzroy MDC VIC 3065
Telephone 613 9953 3000
Facsimile 613 9953 3005
www.acu.edu.au

INFORMATION LETTER TO PARTICIPANTS

TITLE OF PROJECT: Work Motivation: Culturing Flow, Work and Personal Satisfaction, Commitment and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour.

PRINCIPAL SUPERVISOR: BARRY J FALLON

STUDENT RESEARCHER: CHRIS HOLT

PROGRAMME IN WHICH ENROLLED: PHD

Dear Participant,

You are invited to take part in a research study which aims to test a newly developed measure of the concept flow. Flow can best be described as a form of optimal intrinsic motivation where in which an individual operates at full capacity. In addition to this flow experience, we would also like to see how this relates to mental health and general well being.

There are no known risks, inconveniences and or discomforts associated with completing this questionnaire. Should you however feel that this questionnaire is distressing in anyway please feel free to refer to the contact listed below for appropriate support/counselling.

To be involved in this study we invite you to complete the following questionnaire. The questionnaire should take approximately 30mins to complete.

As participants you may find this activity, informative, educational, and fun. It may prompt you to think about areas in your life you never once thought relate to happiness and well being. On a more general level this study will allow us to possibly identify the prevalence of flow, and its importance (if any) to mental health. Overall findings obtained from this study may be published in an appropriate psychological journal.

As a possible participant you are free to withdraw if you do not elect to submit your partially completed or completed questionnaire (once your response is submitted you are unable to withdraw your responses). By submission of the electronic questionnaire you are giving informed consent to participate in this research.

No identifying information is asked during the conduct of this study and as result confidentiality will be maintained at all times. No attempt will be made to trace you as the participant completing this questionnaire.

Any questions regarding this project should be directed to the Principal Investigator or to the Student Researcher

on telephone number 9953 3108 in the School of Psychology full Campus Address:
115 Victoria Pde, Fitzroy Vic.

For support/counselling should you find that this questionnaire is distressing in anyway
please feel free to contact:

Dr Barbara Jones
PH: 9953 3464
Senior Lecturer
National School of Psychology

If you would like to obtain a report of the findings from this study please forward your email details to cjholt001@myacu.edu.au.

This study has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee at Australian Catholic University.

In the event that you have any complaint or concern about the way you have been treated during the study, or if you have any query that the Investigator or Supervisor and Student Researcher has (have) not been able to satisfy, you may write to the Chair of the Human Research Ethics Committee.

VIC: Chair, HREC
C/o Research Services
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne Campus
Locked Bag 4115
FITZROY VIC 3065
Tel: 03 9953 3158
Fax: 03 9953 3315

Any complaint or concern will be treated in confidence and fully investigated. The participant will be informed of the outcome.