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ERIC Number: EJ1422842
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1366-5626
EISSN: EISSN-1758-7859
Exploring Barriers That Prevent Employees from Experiencing Flow in the Software Industry
Saima Ritonummi; Valtteri Siitonen; Markus Salo; Henri Pirkkalainen
Journal of Workplace Learning, v36 n3 p223-238 2024
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the barriers that prevent workers in the software industry from experiencing flow in their work. Design/methodology/approach: This study was conducted by using a qualitative critical incident technique-inspired questionnaire. Findings: The findings suggest that workers in the software industry perceive that the most obvious obstacles to experiencing flow are related to work not presenting enough cognitive challenges and situational barriers related to the characteristics of the job (e.g. workdays having too many interruptions and distractions, timetables often being considered too tight for creative exploration and problem solving and having negative user experiences with development tools). Originality/value: The findings provide insights into flow barriers, specifically barriers that prevent workers in the software industry from experiencing flow.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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