Correlates of Flow at Work Among Norwegian Journalists

Abstract

This exploratory study examined potential correlates of the experience of flow at work among 211 Norwegian journalists. Data were collected using anonymously completed questionnaires. Correlates included personal and work situation characteristics, workaholism components, burnout, positive and negative affect and absenteeism. Journalists reporting more flow were older, had longer company and career tenure, worked in larger work units and earned more income. The experience of flow was positively correlated with work enjoyment, negatively correlated with feeling driven to work because of internal needs, and positively correlated with positive affect and feelings of professional efficacy. Levels of flow at work were not correlated with levels of employee absenteeism.

Key Words:

• Norwegian
• journalists
• work
• absenteeism