A dynamic perspective on affect and creativity
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In: Academy of Management Journal, Vol. 56, No. 2, 04.2013, p. 432-450.
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T1 - A dynamic perspective on affect and creativity
AU - Bledow, Ronald
AU - Rosing, Kathrin
AU - Frese, Michael
PY - 2013/4
Y1 - 2013/4
N2 - We argue that creativity is influenced by the dynamic interplay of positive and negative affect: High creativity results if a person experiences an episode of negative affect that is followed by a decrease in negative affect and an increase in positive affect, a process referred to as an "affective shift." An experience-sampling study with 102 full-time employees provided support for the hypotheses. An experimental study with 80 students underlined the proposed causal effect of an affective shift on creativity. We discuss practical implications for facilitating creativity in organizations.
AB - We argue that creativity is influenced by the dynamic interplay of positive and negative affect: High creativity results if a person experiences an episode of negative affect that is followed by a decrease in negative affect and an increase in positive affect, a process referred to as an "affective shift." An experience-sampling study with 102 full-time employees provided support for the hypotheses. An experimental study with 80 students underlined the proposed causal effect of an affective shift on creativity. We discuss practical implications for facilitating creativity in organizations.
KW - Business psychology
KW - Entrepreneurship
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84879677326&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.5465/amj.2010.0894
DO - 10.5465/amj.2010.0894
M3 - Journal articles
VL - 56
SP - 432
EP - 450
JO - Academy of Management Journal
JF - Academy of Management Journal
SN - 1535-3990
IS - 2
ER -