The Motivational Function of Regulatory Focus in Creativity.

Lam, Tom Wing-Hong; Chiu, Chi-Yue

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ERIC Number: EJ648848

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Publication Date: 2002

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The Motivational Function of Regulatory Focus in Creativity.

Lam, Tom Wing-Hong; Chiu, Chi-Yue

Journal of Creative Behavior, v36 n2 p138-50 2nd Qtr 2002

A study involving 35 Hong Kong undergraduates tested the Regulatory Focus Theory, which maintains that people may focus on achieving positive outcomes (have a promotion focus) or on avoiding negative ones (have a prevention focus). Results indicate the prevention focus group is more likely to join a competition. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Achievement Need, College Students, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Failure, Foreign Countries, Goal Orientation, Motivation, Performance Factors, Prevention, Psychological Characteristics, Risk Management

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Hong Kong

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