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Does Creativity Make You Happy? The Influence of Creative Activity on Hedonic and Eudaimonic Well-being

Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate if a change in psychological well-being can result from engagement in creative activity. In an online experimental study participants will be randomly assigned to solve either a creative or a non-creative task. Their experience of completing the task will be compared with their average daily well-being level. Involvement in a creative task is expected to boost both positive feelings (hedonic well-being) and good functioning (eudaimonic well-being). Personal characteristics, such as a need for closure, and task features, e.g. difficulty level, will also be tested for their moderating effects.
DOI: 10.5334/jeps.by
Authors: Aleksandra Bujacz, Sara Dunne, David Fink, Alexandra Gatej, Ebba Karlsson, Veronica Ruberti, Marta Wronska
Institutions: Stockholm University, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, University of Derby, University of Graz, University of Glasgow, University of Trento, Uniwersytet SWPS
Language: English
Field: Psychology
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $269
OpenAlex ID: W2124284461
FWCI: 1.484
Cites: 29
Cited by: 14
Related to: 10