Unleashing Talent: The Path to Flow and Engagement through Positive Psychology

Authors

  • Erick Ibarra Cruz Centro de Investigación, Diagnóstico y Desarrollo de Talentos (CIDDET), (México)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58479/almanaque.2025.173

Keywords:

flow, engagement, positive psychology, vocational guidance, talent development

Abstract

This article explores the relationship between talent development and individual well-being within the context of Positive Psychology, analyzing the impact of the concepts of Flow and Engagement on the academic and professional success of undergraduate students. Using a mixed-methods research approach, it examines strategies based on talent diagnosis for vocational guidance, implemented with users of the services offered by CIDDET. Through case studies and recommendations, the article aims to demonstrate how aligning personal strengths with career choices can enhance life satisfaction, academic performance, and sustainable professional success.

Author Biography

Erick Ibarra Cruz, Centro de Investigación, Diagnóstico y Desarrollo de Talentos (CIDDET), (México)

He is a Mexican academic who holds a Ph.D. in Educational Research and Innovation and a Master’s degree in Higher Education from the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters at the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP). He earned his degree in Computer Systems Engineering from Universidad de la Sierra, A.C. He has specialized in educational technology and the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. His research focuses on human development and well-being from the perspective of Positive Psychology, and he is a specialist in talent-based vocational guidance. He is a founding member of the Latin American Network for the Study and Intervention in Happiness and Well-Being, and collaborates with the research group on Neuroscience, Education, and Health at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of BUAP. In addition, he is the co-founder of the Center for Research, Diagnosis, and Talent Development of Mexico.

Published

2025-09-15

How to Cite

Ibarra Cruz, E. (2025). Unleashing Talent: The Path to Flow and Engagement through Positive Psychology. ALMANAQUE, (45-A), 81–96. https://doi.org/10.58479/almanaque.2025.173