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Summary

Directed motivational current (DMC), or sustained flow (SF), is fueled by affective obsession with the experience. This emotional satisfaction transforms effort into a preferred activity, driving intense engagement in learning.

Keywords:

affective obsession directed motivational currents positive affect second language motivation sustained flow

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Educational Psychology
Second Language Acquisition

Background:

Directed motivational current (DMC) or sustained flow (SF) describes intense, sustained engagement and effort.
Distinguishing SF from other motivated behaviors relies on understanding its unique drivers beyond self-regulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To empirically investigate the factors fueling the intense and sustained motivation characteristic of SF.
To explore how affective experiences shape motivation and effort perception in SF.

Main Methods:

Qualitative phenomenological analysis of interview data from individuals who have experienced SF.
Exploration of participants' subjective experiences and perceptions related to SF.

Main Results:

High motivation and engagement in SF are driven by affective obsession with the experience.
SF alters the perception of effort, transforming learning tasks into preferred, emotionally satisfying activities.

Conclusions:

Affective obsession and positive emotional appraisal are key to sustained flow.
Understanding the role of positive affect can inform strategies for enhancing second language learning motivation.