Abstract
We examined how regulatory focus and intentions to compete rather than cooperate with group members relate to creativity. Study 1 showed that a promotion focus (i.e., a focus on ideals) activated a cooperative mindset, whereas a prevention focus (i.e., a focus on responsibilities) activated a competitive mindset. Whereas mindsets had no direct effect on creativity, a prevention focus was found to diminish subsequent creativity. Study 2 showed that a cooperative mindset activated a promotion focus, whereas a competitive mindset activated a prevention focus. Prevention focus carried the indirect negative effect of competitive mindsets on creativity. In addition, we tested whether global versus local information processing may explain these effects.
Originalsprache | Englisch |
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Seiten (von - bis) | 59-68 |
Seitenumfang | 10 |
Fachzeitschrift | Thinking Skills and Creativity |
Jahrgang | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - Aug. 2013 |
Extern publiziert | Ja |
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