Flow experience fosters university students' well‐being through psychological resilience: A longitudinal design with cross‐lagged analysis

Author:

Mao Yanhui1ORCID,Luo Xinyi1,Wang Shujun1,Mao Zhuozhu2,Xie Mei3,Bonaiuto Marino3

Affiliation:

1. Institute of Applied Psychology, Psychological Research and Counseling Center Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu China

2. Institute of Education University College London London UK

3. Department of Social and Developmental Psychology Sapienza University of Rome Rome Italy

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundExisting research has linked individuals' flow experience – a positive affective and cognitive state of deep immersion and engagement in daily activities – and their well‐being, particularly among university students. A growing number of longitudinal studies have further contributed to this understanding. However, limited attention has been given to exploring the dynamic interplay between these two variables and their underlying mechanisms (i.e., the mediator) of psychological resilience, specifically among university students in the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic.AimsTo address this research gap, the present study draws on self‐determination, flow and broaden‐and‐build theories. It examines the temporal dynamics and relationships between flow experience and well‐being, and the mediating role of psychological resilience among Chinese university students.SampleThe study adopts a three‐wave longitudinal design with a sample of 474 university students in Southwest China.MethodsParticipants' flow experience, well‐being and psychological resilience were measured across three time waves.ResultsThe findings of this study reveal that flow experience predicts well‐being across the three waves and that psychological resilience mediates this prediction. This empirical evidence emphasizes the significance of both flow experience and psychological resilience in contributing to the well‐being of university students over time amid COVID‐19.ConclusionsThese findings enrich our understanding of the factors contributing to well‐being in educational settings and provide highly relevant and timely insights for developing strategies to foster well‐being among university students, especially in the transition into the post‐pandemic era; findings also offer valuable insights not only for researchers but also for educators and policymakers.

Funder

National Natural Science Foundation of China

China Scholarship Council

Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Developmental and Educational Psychology,Education

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