Creativity and Emotion

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32 - Creativity and Emotion

Connecting the Dots

from Part V - Emotions and Creativity at School and Work

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 February 2023

James C. Kaufman and

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Jessica D. Hoffmann and

James C. Kaufman

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Zorana Ivcevic: Affiliation:
Yale University, Connecticut
Jessica D. Hoffmann: Affiliation:
Yale University, Connecticut
James C. Kaufman: Affiliation:
University of Connecticut

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The concluding chapter reflects on the contributions across five parts of the Handbook. We consider the threads connecting specific chapters within the topical sections devoted to the methodology of studying creativity and emotion, creative process, creative person, creative product, and creative contexts. In this reflection, we pay special attention to what is missing and what are key directions for future research. We propose an integrative model describing the role of affective processes across different aspects of creativity. The model discusses the need to specify the nature of creativity being studied (in terms of time, potential vs. actualization, and locus of judgment of creativity), as well as levels in which the role of emotions in creativity manifest itself (individual, dyadic, group, institutional, cultural). The process model of affective influences on creativity describes the role of affective states, emotion-related traits, and emotion abilities at different points from facing or initiating creative problems to creative beliefs and intentions, creative behavior, and creative products or achievements.

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affective states emotion traits emotional intelligence emotion regulation creativity creative behavior creative product creative intent model

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Information: The Cambridge Handbook of Creativity and Emotions , pp. 620 - 640

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