Sources of creativity through happiness and role conflict
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: Creativity is increasingly recognized as a critical capability that enables individuals and organizations to adapt and innovate in dynamic environments. Recent studies highlight that creativity does not emerge solely from cognitive abilities but is also shaped by affective states such as happiness and contextual factors like role conflict. Happiness, as a positive psychological state, broadens thinking and strengthens intrinsic motivation, thereby fostering innovative behavior. At the same time, role conflict traditionally seen as a stressor can, under certain conditions, stimulate reflection and drive unconventional solutions, serving as a potential source of creative insight. This research adopts a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, following a structured process of identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion to synthesize findings from selected journal articles. The analysis integrates descriptive and thematic methods to explore how happiness and role conflict jointly influence sources of creativity. The results provide a clearer understanding of these interrelated factors and offer practical implications for organizations seeking to cultivate environments that support emotional well-being while leveraging role dynamics to stimulate creativity.
Source: Journal of Creativity
Authors: Victor Paskah Kalawat Lengkong, Olivia Syanne Nelwan, Regina Trifena Saerang, Silvya Lefina Mandey, Johan Reineer Tumiwa, Tamás Mizik, Adrián Szilárd Nagy
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,560
OpenAlex ID: W4416528095