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  • Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Creativity Studies

Background:

  • Creativity is widely recognized as a valuable trait.
  • Empirical research predominantly focuses on enhancing creativity, with less attention paid to its benefits.
  • A potential benefit of creativity is its role in fostering a meaningful life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the benefits of creativity, specifically its connection to the meaning of life.
  • To synthesize the constructs of creativity and meaning in life.
  • To propose a temporal model for understanding creativity's contribution to life meaning.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual synthesis of existing literature on creativity and the meaning of life.
  • Development of a temporal model (past, present, future) to frame the relationship.
  • Analysis of how creative activities align with core components of life meaning.

Main Results:

  • Creative activities can fulfill fundamental needs for a meaningful life, including coherence, significance, and purpose.
  • A temporal model illustrates three pathways through which creativity enhances life meaning: past, present, and future.
  • The past pathway involves life reflection and understanding; the present pathway connects individuals to joy and humanity; the future pathway facilitates legacy building.

Conclusions:

  • Creativity is a powerful tool for cultivating a sense of meaning and purpose throughout life.
  • The temporal model provides a framework for understanding how creative engagement across different life stages contributes to life satisfaction.
  • Further research into the practical applications of creativity for enhancing life meaning is warranted.