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  • Cognitive Science
  • Creativity Research

Background:

  • The connection between mood states and creative performance is well-established.
  • Individual differences in trait creativity may influence this mood-creativity relationship.
  • Understanding these nuances is crucial for a comprehensive view of creativity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the state-level mood-creativity relationship considering individual differences in trait creativity.
  • To explore how trait creativity moderates the association between mood states and state creativity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the experience sampling method (ESM) with 56 college students over five days.
  • Participants reported state creativity (originality, usefulness) and mood states six times daily.
  • Trait creativity assessed using the Guildford Alternative Uses Test (AUT) and Remote Associates Test (RAT).

Main Results:

  • Trait creativity significantly moderated the mood-creativity relationship.
  • Higher AUT flexibility scores amplified the positive mood-originality link.
  • Higher AUT originality scores strengthened the negative mood-originality link.

Conclusions:

  • Individual differences in trait creativity are essential for a nuanced understanding of the mood-creativity link.
  • Findings support tailoring mood regulation strategies to individual creative profiles.
  • Results have practical implications for enhancing creativity through personalized interventions.