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Mindfulness, curiosity, and creativity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 May 2024

Francesco Pagnini Open the ORCID record for Francesco Pagnini [Opens in a new window] ,
Philip Maymin Open the ORCID record for Philip Maymin [Opens in a new window]  and
Ellen Langer Open the ORCID record for Ellen Langer [Opens in a new window]
Francesco Pagnini
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy francesco.pagnini@unicatt.it
Philip Maymin
Affiliation:
Department of Analytics, Dolan School of Business, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT, USA philip@maymin.com
Ellen Langer*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA langer@wjh.harvard.edu
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*Corresponding author.
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Abstract

Curiosity and creativity are manifestations of novelty-seeking mechanisms, closely intertwined and interdependent. This principle aligns seamlessly with the foundational tenets of Langerian mindfulness, which places novelty seeking as a cornerstone. Creativity, curiosity, openness, and flexibility all harmoniously converge in this framework. Spanning over four decades, research in the realm of mindfulness has diligently delved into the intricate interplay among these constructs.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 47 , 2024 , e110
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press

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