Психологічні характеристики спортсменів з високою частотою досягнення стану потокy

Abstract

The presented work is devoted to the theoretical study of the psychological characteristics of athletes with a high frequency of achieving the flow state. In the process of studying this issue, the flow state is considered as a psychological phenomenon, the conditions for its achievement are outlined, as well as the psychological characteristics of this state, which are specific to sports activities. The psychological characteristics of athletes with a high frequency of achieving the flow state are determined, namely: developed internal (autotelic) motivation, focus on the process, not on the result, the ability to concentrate, optimal task complexity, a high level of volitional self-regulation, developed self-discipline and the ability to plan one's own activities. The results obtained in the process of the study can become the basis for further empirical research in this area, as well as a theoretical basis for psychological work with sports figures.