Progressing the construct of enjoyment: conceptualizing enjoyment as a proactive process

Abstract Enjoyment is an important psychological construct in many life domains. Despite the importance of construct, conceptual clarity what enjoyment remains elusive. The elusive understanding probably caused by ambiguity and a confusion public usage between hedonic eudaimonic qualities positive feelings. quality feelings (e.g., fun) reflects simple attainment desires; whereas joy) fulfilling or realizing one’s true nature through full functioning ability. To better understand this enjoyment, we conducted focused review relevant literature. In first section, literature was reviewed to identify ambiguities contributing why has remained research. second operational conceptualization proposed from integrative perspectives overcome identified issues. We operationally conceptualizing as proactive behavioral process towards . process, individual appraises situation way commits oneself savoring engaging task have joy fun. explained useful theoretical, empirical, practical perspectives. doing so, also possible future research directions with enjoyment.