Abstract
Flow state is a positive mental state during which people are highly motivated and absorbed in their activity. This construct has been linked to the creative personality. Creative people differ from each other, but what they share is that they love what they do due to the pure pleasure they derive from their activity. We studied the possible relationship between people with high ability (HA) who dedicate themselves to music (students or professionals) and the flow state that occurs while they are engaged in musical activities (concert or informal event). The “Flow State for Musical Performers” (Estado de Fluidez para Intérpretes Musicales—EFIM) was used in this study. The scores of musicians with HA were compared with those of musicians who are not identified as HA. The study used a sample of 101 Spanish people (HA 28.7%, general population 71.3%). No significant statistical differences were identified in any of the EFIM subscales, except regarding the Loss of Self-Consciousness. This suggests a relationship between HA and the experience of flow, particularly with regard to loss of self-consciousness, but also with characteristics of the creative personality (capacity for enjoyment, attention and learning). Limitations of the study and future lines of research are presented.
Highlights
The study of high-ability (HA) people presents a diverse range of concepts for defining this collective
This investigation studied the possible relationship between HA people who dedicate themselves to music or the study of music and the flow state that occurs whilst they are engaged in musical activities, such as playing at a concert or an informal event
The EFIM scale was used as a measure of flow state, and the scores obtained from two groups were compared: people recognised as HA and people from the general population
Summary
The study of high-ability (HA) people presents a diverse range of concepts for defining this collective. It is commonly held that these people possess greater intelligence, and researchers are in agreement as regards their cognitive abilities: fast learning; greater speed understanding large, complex, and abstract problems; good verbal skills; good problem-solving abilities; significant capacity to store and manage information; a good level of understanding; varied interests; and a high level of curiosity as regards their environment [1]. Given these characteristics, it is considered that this collective requires specific educational attention. These assist in extensive attentional processes which facilitate the management of cognitive performance through working memory, flexibility, and inhibition [3]
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