Exploring the Interplay Between Creative Self-Efficacy, Mindset, and Creativity in Response to Negative Feedback

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Cognitive Science
• Creativity Studies

Background:

• Negative feedback's effect on creativity is inconsistent.
• Individual differences, such as creative self-efficacy and mindset, may moderate this effect.
• Understanding these moderators is crucial for optimizing creative performance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the interaction between creative self-efficacy and a creative developmental mindset in response to negative feedback.
• To determine how these traits influence creative performance on different tasks.
• To provide insights for delivering feedback effectively in creative contexts.

Main Methods:

• 122 university students completed scales for creative self-efficacy and mindset.
• Participants engaged in Alternative Uses Tasks and a Realistic Presented Problem task.
• Performance was assessed before and after receiving pseudo negative feedback.

Main Results:

• High creative self-efficacy with a low developmental mindset led to more Realistic Presented Problem solutions post-feedback.
• High creative self-efficacy with a high developmental mindset resulted in more original Realistic Presented Problem solutions post-feedback.
• The interplay of self-efficacy and mindset significantly influences creative output after negative feedback.

Conclusions:

• Creative self-efficacy and developmental mindset are key moderators of negative feedback's impact on creativity.
• Tailoring feedback based on these individual characteristics can enhance creative outcomes.
• Findings offer practical implications for fostering creativity in education and professional environments.