The comparison of flow experience in retiree’s serious and casual leisure participation

The study focussed on investigating how retirees reach the flow experience and also discussed how the serious and casual leisure activities influence the flow experience. The participants included twenty retirees, and data collection was completed using Experience Sampling Form (ESF). These forms were filled in by the participants at a fixed time each day for one week. The results showed that the occurrence rate of flow experience is significantly affected by engagement in serious leisure activities, rather than casual leisure activities.