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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Environmental Science
  • Sustainable Lifestyles

Background:

  • Materialistic values negatively impact personal and planetary health.
  • There is a need for lifestyles that enhance wellbeing and ecological sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the psychological state of "flow" as a pathway to wellbeing and reduced environmental impact.
  • To identify activities with low environmental costs and high human wellbeing.
  • To examine the relationship between materialism, flow, and self-regulation.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesizing findings from experience sampling, survey, and experimental studies.
  • Analyzing the association between materialistic values and the ability to experience flow.
  • Investigating the role of self-regulation in facilitating or inhibiting flow states.

Main Results:

  • Optimal activities balancing high wellbeing and low environmental costs were identified.
  • Materialistic values were found to undermine the experience of flow.
  • Low self-regulatory strength and avoidance of negative situations limit flow experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Flow-inducing activities offer a promising avenue for sustainable and fulfilling lifestyles.
  • Addressing materialism and enhancing self-regulation are key to promoting wellbeing and ecological health.
  • Confronting challenges, rather than evading them, is crucial for achieving flow and sustainability.