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  • Käsityö- ja taideammattilaisten flow ja onnellisuus : tutkimus Fiskarsin taideyhteisössä työskentelevien kokemuksista 
    Skytz, Tarja (2017)
    The aim of this study was to analyze the flow experiences of craft and art professionals and how these experiences are linked to happiness. Flow experience was defined by the typical flow characteristics determined by Csikszentmihalyi. The flow experiences were analyzed through the various stages of the creative design and manufacturing processes. It was assumed that creative work offers diverse opportunities for the emergence of flow experiences. This study also examined the impact of the community and environment of Fiskars on the flow experiences. Ten craft and art professionals who work in Fiskars were interviewed for the study. The method of research was content analysis. The data associated with the main research question was analyzed with theoretical connections to flow theory. The analysis of the other research questions was conducted on the basis of the data. In practice, themes relevant to the study were derived from the data. The flow experiences of craft and art professionals occur on the design and manufacturing stages of the creative process. The difference between these was what created the flow experience: the challenging problem solution or the smooth routine. The flow experience in the creative process usually occurs when control is achieved. Concentration appeared to be the key feature of the flow experiences. The environment in Fiskars enabled the essential features of the flow experience, such as concentration. The association of creative people was seen as inspiring. Self-realization and the possibility of self-relevant work brought happiness to the lives of artisans and art professionals. Flow was attached to the broader happiness, as well as to moments of success. In terms of happiness the whole creative process was more crucial than a single flow experience. The strong intrinsic motivation led artisan and art professionals to implement personal ideas and thoughts in their work. The autonomy of the individual appears to be essential for achieving flow and happiness.
  • Paremman työn jäljillä : voidaanko valmennuksen avulla lisätä työssä viihtymistä, työn voimavarojen tunnistamista sekä työmotivaatiota ja työhön sitoutumista? 
    Anttila, Anne (2014)
    The purpose of this thesis is to examine if individual's work satisfaction can be improved by coaching. Enhanced identification of work resources, work motivation and work engagement is expected to increase the work satisfaction. Furthermore changes in workers' work related perceptions and attitudes are analyzed and studied whether career coaching had any impact on them. Studied themes are very important and topical. Several employees are dissatisfied with their work conditions, which should be improved by all possible means. One potential way is a goal-oriented coaching. The coaching methods in these study are based on three theories: flow, work engagement and Good Work. The material of the study included individual interviews, guestionnaires and other material accumulated during the coaching process. The number of coached individuals was 12. The duration of a single coaching process was approximately three months. It was also recommended to have a follow-up afterwards. The method of this qualitative research was a content analysis. A coherent frame for the studied phenomenon was accomplished through a diligent analysis of the research material in overall. Study shows a slight improvement can be gained in work motivation and work engagement. After coaching the identification of different work resources was expanded or deepened. However none of these effects can be defined significant. The survey concentrating on perceptions and attitudes showed similar results. The study creates a big picture of general avoidance for extensive changes in short time frame. The coaching impacts was examined also for longer (12+ months) period. The results suggest a possible improvements after one year regardless of the progress in short term (3 months). The given feedback also indicates at least general level usefulness for the majority of the performed coaching processes. The strengthening of individual's own opinions and perceptions was considered both pleasant and empowering.

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