The purpose of this study was to explore the
relationship between cohesion and flow state
in competitive Division I College rowers. Overall,
both social and task cohesion were significantly and
positively associated with flow state, and that task
cohesion produced significantly stronger positive
relationships. Rowers were, in effect, more
likely to achieve a flow state through positive task
cohesion than by having positive social
characteristics. Further analysis examined the
influence of performance outcome and competition
level on these relationships. Winning crews possessed
more and...