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Chaudhuri S, Pickering A, Dooley M, Bhattacharya J. Beyond the words: Exploring individual differences in the evaluation of poetic creativity. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0307298. [PMID: 39361574 PMCID: PMC11449365 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0307298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024] Open
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Poetry is arguably the most creative expression of language and can evoke diverse subjective experiences, such as emotions and aesthetic responses, subsequently influencing the subjective judgment of the creativity of poem. This study investigated how certain personality traits-specifically openness, intellect, awe-proneness, and epistemic curiosity-influence the relationship between these subjective experiences and the creativity judgment of 36 English language poems. One hundred and twenty-nine participants rated each poem across six dimensions: clarity, aesthetic appeal, felt valence, felt arousal, surprise, and overall creativity. Initially, we obtained a parsimonious model that suggested aesthetic appeal, felt valence, and surprise as key predictors of poetic creativity. Subsequently, using multilevel analysis, we investigated the interactions between the four personality traits and these three predictors. Among the personality traits, openness emerged as the primary moderator in predicting judgments of poetic creativity, followed by curiosity and awe-proneness. Among the predictors, aesthetic appeal was moderated by all four personality traits, while surprise was moderated by openness, awe-proneness, and curiosity. Valence, on the other hand, was moderated by openness only. These findings provide novel insights into the ways individual differences influence evaluations of poetic creativity.
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- Soma Chaudhuri
- Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of English and Creative Writing, Goldsmiths, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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The Effects of the Creator’s Situation on Creativity Evaluation: The Rater’s Cognitive Empathy and Affective Empathy Matter in Rating Creative Works. J Intell 2022; 10:jintelligence10040075. [PMID: 36278597 PMCID: PMC9590041 DOI: 10.3390/jintelligence10040075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Successful intelligence theory suggests that creativity is necessary for personal achievement outside of intelligence. Unlike intelligence, creativity can develop in a supportive environment. People should consider the situation of disadvantaged groups, which are characterized by low personal achievement and a bad growth environment in creativity evaluation from a caring perspective. This study focuses on the effect of the creator’s situation on creative evaluation and the role of the rater’s empathy (i.e., cognitive empathy and affective empathy) and sympathy in creative evaluation. Four pairs of creator’s situations (by age, physical state, family situation, and economic state) were designed to represent people with disadvantages or advantages. A between-subject design was used with 590 undergraduate students randomly assigned to eight sub-conditions. The participants were asked to assess three products in eight situations. The rater’s empathy and sympathy in creativity evaluation were explored in the overall disadvantage (N = 300) and advantage (N = 290) conditions. The results showed that the participants only provided significantly higher ratings to the creative product made by a child. Cognitive empathy only predicted a creative rating under disadvantaged conditions, and affective empathy negatively moderated this effect. Affective empathy only predicted a creative rating under advantage conditions, and cognitive empathy positively moderated this effect. Affective empathy only predicted a creative rating under advantage conditions, and cognitive empathy positively moderated this effect. The possible mechanisms of the effect and implications for the establishment of a supportive environment for creativity and creativity teaching practice were discussed.
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Cuadrado-García M, Montoro-Pons JD. LGB´s Arts Affinity: An Empirical Study of Theater Audiences Based on Motivations. JOURNAL OF HOMOSEXUALITY 2022; 69:1322-1341. [PMID: 33861678 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2021.1912557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The extended belief of gay people being more creative and showing higher interest toward arts lacks robust empirical support. The pioneer study on this issue highlighted that LGB´s arts participation was mostly explained by demographic factors such as level of studies, residence and family situation, which suggests that differences due to sexual orientation tend to fade. In this paper, we put forward the hypothesis that sexual orientation influences motivations to participate, which emphasizes their role and heterogeneity. To do so, we conducted a survey on participants at an alternative performing arts festival collecting information on socio-demographics, including sexual orientation, motivations and other variables. Results show that being LGB increases the likelihood of attendance for emotional, social or political motives, and emphasize the heterogeneity that sexual orientation plays on cultural audiences. Particularly, we find evidence of gender differences in attendance goals within LGB performing arts consumers, supporting gender nonconformity.
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Long H, Wang J. Dissecting Reliability and Validity Evidence of Subjective Creativity Assessment: A Literature Review. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10648-022-09679-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nakano TDC, Oliveira KDS, Zaia P. Gender Differences in Creativity: A Systematic Literature Review. PSICOLOGIA: TEORIA E PESQUISA 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/0102.3772e372116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Abstract In order to understand trends reported in research carried out about gender differences in creativity, a systematic review of the scientific literature on the electronic databases Scielo, Pepsic, CAPES Periodicals, Academic Search Premier, Academic Search Elite, Redalyc, and MEDLINE Complete was held. The 133 publications analysis showed that the articles were published between 1975 and 2020, most of them of international origin (82.71%). Most studies reported gender differences, with 45.20% in favor of women. Another 23.28% in favor of men, and 31.50%, oscillating according to the content evaluated. There was no consensus on the issue since inconsistent results were found, sometimes indicating the predominance of better results achieved by women, sometimes by men, in the same measures. This finding reinforces the importance that studies of this nature consider the influence of other factors, such as attitudes, motivation, opportunities, and the type of measure used to establish more accurate results.
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- Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, Brasil
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Barth P, Stadtmann G. Creativity Assessment over Time: Examining the Reliability of CAT Ratings. JOURNAL OF CREATIVE BEHAVIOR 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jocb.462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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WIMSCHNEIDER CHRISTINE, BREM ALEXANDER. THE PERCEPTION OF CREATIVITY THROUGH MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE — RESULTS FROM AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATION MANAGEMENT 2019. [DOI: 10.1142/s1363919619500658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This research is an approach to connect creativity and multicultural experiences (MCEs): we give insights into how and what type of MCE influences people’s perceptive abilities such as creativity. We offer one of the first empirical examinations that links the perception of creativity concept to strategy of acculturation. This study addresses an often-mentioned research gap by examining laypersons’ ability to perceive different levels of creativity. For this, a sample of 195 participants from 26 countries with and without MCE was researched. Findings indicate that attitudes as well as personal and professional goals apparently influence people’s creativity perception. The acculturation strategy integration seems to be a determining factor in this respect. As MCE has become a firm part of many people’s CV, the present paper adds to an omnipresent phenomenon in today’s society, which is worth studying.
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- CHRISTINE WIMSCHNEIDER
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Chair of Technology Management, Dr.-Mack-Str. 81, 90762 Fuerth, Germany
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- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Chair of Technology Management, Dr.-Mack-Str. 81, 90762 Fuerth, Germany
- University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Mads Clausen Institute, Alsion 2, 6400 Sønderborg, Denmark
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Kaufman J. Creativity as a Stepping Stone toward a Brighter Future. J Intell 2018; 6:E21. [PMID: 31162448 PMCID: PMC6480761 DOI: 10.3390/jintelligence6020021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Revised: 03/08/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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If IQs continue to rise over generation, why has the world been unable to solve basic recurrent problems? This paper argues that creativity, which is overlooked in IQ tests and showing no signs of a similar increase, may be part of the reason of why the Flynn Effect has not led to a better world. Creativity's predictive power for traditional positive outcomes, such as school or work performance, is significant but slight. However, there are other ways that creativity can help to make a better world. Two exemplar ways that are discussed in this paper are how creativity can (a) help people lead happier and more meaningful lives and (b) focus a spotlight on talented members of underrepresented groups who are overlooked by traditional measures. Both of these directions can lead to a world that is better equipped to solve larger issues.
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- James Kaufman
- Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut, 2131 Hillside Road, Unit 3007, Storrs, CT 06269-3007, USA.
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Kaufman JC. Looking Forward: The Potential of Creativity for Social Justice and Equity (and Other Exciting Outcomes). JOURNAL OF CREATIVE BEHAVIOR 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/jocb.195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Han J, Long H, Pang W. Putting Raters in Ratees’ Shoes: Perspective Taking and Assessment of Creative Products. CREATIVITY RESEARCH JOURNAL 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/10400419.2017.1360062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Jiantao Han
- East China Normal University and Chaohu College
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Luria SR, O'Brien RL, Kaufman JC. Creativity in gifted identification: increasing accuracy and diversity. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2016; 1377:44-52. [DOI: 10.1111/nyas.13136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2016] [Revised: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Sarah R. Luria
- Department of Educational Psychology, Neag School of Education; University of Connecticut; Storrs Connecticut
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- Department of Educational Psychology, Neag School of Education; University of Connecticut; Storrs Connecticut
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- Department of Educational Psychology, Neag School of Education; University of Connecticut; Storrs Connecticut
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Lee CS, Therriault DJ. The cognitive underpinnings of creative thought: A latent variable analysis exploring the roles of intelligence and working memory in three creative thinking processes. INTELLIGENCE 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intell.2013.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 184] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hong E, Peng Y, O'Neil HF, Wu J. Domain-General and Domain-Specific Creative-Thinking Tests: Effects of Gender and Item Content on Test Performance. JOURNAL OF CREATIVE BEHAVIOR 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/jocb.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Lebuda I, Karwowski M. Tell Me Your Name and I'll Tell You How Creative Your Work Is: Author's Name and Gender as Factors Influencing Assessment of Products' Creativity in Four Different Domains. CREATIVITY RESEARCH JOURNAL 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/10400419.2013.752297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Lee CS, Therriault DJ, Linderholm T. On the Cognitive Benefits of Cultural Experience: Exploring the Relationship between Studying Abroad and Creative Thinking. APPLIED COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/acp.2857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Kaufman JC. Using Creativity to Reduce Ethnic Bias in College Admissions. REVIEW OF GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 2010. [DOI: 10.1037/a0020133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- James C. Kaufman
- Department of Psychology, Learning Research Institute, California State University at San Bernardino
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Kaufman JC, Baer J, Agars MD, Loomis D. Creativity Stereotypes and the Consensual Assessment Technique. CREATIVITY RESEARCH JOURNAL 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/10400419.2010.481529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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