How Can Contextual Variables Influence Creative Thinking? Contributions from the Optimal-Level of Arousal Model

Autor/in	Gustafsson, Erik
Titel	How Can Contextual Variables Influence Creative Thinking? Contributions from the Optimal-Level of Arousal Model
Quelle	In: Journal of Creative Behavior, 57 (2023) 1, S.96-108 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Gustafsson, Erik)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-0175
DOI	10.1002/jocb.565
Schlagwörter	Creative Thinking; Creativity; Gender Differences; Models; Arousal Patterns; Motivation; Individual Differences; Influences + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kreatives Denken; Kreativität; Geschlechterkonflikt; Analogiemodell; psychologische; Motivation (psychologisch); Individueller Unterschied; Influence; Einfluss; Einflussfaktor
Abstract	More and more research is showing how different environments can lead to greater or lower creative skills. The purpose of this concept paper is to introduce a novel application of the optimal-level of arousal model that could address inconsistencies present in the literature. After introducing possible definitions of creativity, I discuss the optimal-level of arousal theory and how considering the "arousal" and "mood changing" potentials of contexts could enlighten findings related to inter-individual differences, domain-specificities, developmental aspects, and gender differences. Among other things, this model will clarify the factors influencing motivation to display creative skills which could improve the external validity of creativity studies. Examples of the kinds of hypotheses that can be tested by applying this model in future creative studies will also be proposed. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01