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Publication Date: 2021
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The Advantage of Disadvantage: Is ADHD Associated with Idea Generation at Work?
Steele, Logan M.; Pindek, Shani; Margalit, Ofra
Creativity Research Journal, v33 n3 p275-283 2021
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) afflicts approximately 2.5% of adults. People who experience symptoms associated with this disorder tend to also experience a host of negative work outcomes (e.g., lower job performance, more injuries). However, there may be an upside to this disorder--namely, creativity. In this cross-sectional study of 258 Israeli adults, we found that more severe ADHD symptoms were positively associated with experiencing planning discrepancies at work, which had a positive indirect effect on idea generation. However, we also found that ADHD symptoms were negatively associated with the perceived meaningfulness of one's work, which had a negative indirect effect on idea generation. Thus, the total effect of ADHD on idea generation was null. We discuss the implications of this research and offer suggestions for future directions.
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Creativity, Adults, Foreign Countries, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Work Experience, Attitudes
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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