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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Summary

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1934–2021) was a Hungarian-American psychologist who developed the concept of flow—the state of complete absorption in a challenging activity—and is considered the co-founder of positive psychology.

Core Contribution

Developed flow theory; one of the most influential concepts in positive psychology and applied psychology.

Key Spikes & Highlights

  • flow
  • optimal experience
  • creativity
  • positive psychology

Notable Works & Achievements

Flow

Creativity

Finding Flow

Historical Influences

Humanistic psychology creativity research

Intellectual Lineage

Humanistic psychology

Contemporaries & Peers

Martin Seligman

Minds Influenced

Positive psychology game design education

Intellectual Posterity

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