싸이클 동호인들의 몰입과 기능수준이 행복감에 미치는 영향

Currently, empirical studies about flow in leisure and sports are still scarce, although research in this field seems to be emerging. However, previous research has never explored the construct of flow experience and its effects on happiness for cyclists. The primary purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between flow and happiness for cyclists. Data were collected from cyclists (n=164) in cycling groups by using the convenience sampling technique in Seoul and Kyungki-Do, Korea. Findings indicated that cyclists’ happiness was predicted by all flow subcomponents (intrinsic motive, clear goal, sense of control, autotelic experience, and unambiguous feedback). A significant difference was found between highly specialized groups and beginner group in sense of control and autotelic experience subdimensions in the flow construct. Finally, no statistically significant difference was found in happiness among groups based on skill levels.