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Xinyu Dou1, Xinyan Dou2, Lin Jia1
1School of Music, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 1, 2022
Summary
This study defines the bidirectional relationship between negative and malevolent creative thinking. It finds that personal interests drive negative creative thinking, while exploitation intentions transform it into malevolent creative thinking.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Existing research on negative and malevolent creativity lacks a clear definition of their relationship.
- A nuanced understanding is needed to advance research in this domain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the bi-directional relationship between negative and malevolent creative thinking.
- To propose a preliminary theory and model for this relationship.
- To clarify future research directions in negative and malevolent creativity.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research to identify individual concepts of negative and malevolent creativity.
- Inductive reasoning methodology to develop a preliminary theory.
- Model construction to illustrate the bidirectional linkage mechanism.
Main Results:
- Negative creative thinking prioritizes individual benefits, while malevolent creative thinking is deliberately harmful.
- Both share value orientation, environmental stimulation, and subjective motivation.
- Differences lie in value goals, thinking processes, and subject scale.
Conclusions:
- Negative creative thinking can transform into malevolent creative thinking through value-added pursuits and exploitative intentions.
- Personal intention is a critical factor linking negative and malevolent creative thinking.
- Understanding this linkage is key to comprehending the creative process's darker aspects.
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