The dynamic relationship of recovery and flow: The importance of recovery for the emergence and positive handling of flow

Positive psychology focuses on people's strengths, resources and potentials and examines how psychological well-being and positive development can be supported. PhD student Joline Baumbach is particularly concerned with Positive Psychology in the work context, focusing on the recovery from work-related stress and the experience of flow. These two psychological constructs are related to health and performance-related variables, making them desirable states for employees as well as companies. Intervention and longitudinal studies will be used to identify and analyse underlying mechanisms of action and influencing factors. Based on this, differentiated measures to promote recovery and flow will be derived in order to positively influence the long-term health and motivation of employees.