Anti-distraction learning: focused attention, task engagement, and flow under cognitive interference
Research reveals that flow experience can emerge even in noisy, distraction-rich environments through active attentional regulation. The study identifies focused attention as the critical mechanism for maintaining immersion, whereas behavioral task engagement primarily supports persistence. These findings suggest that flow is a dynamic state achieved through repeated cycles of refocusing.
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