Binghamton Research Days Student Presentations
The Relationship Between Positive Emotions in the Workplace and Radical Creativity
The Relationship Between Positive Emotions in the Workplace and Radical Creativity
Janine Cavallone (First-year, Biology and Dickinson Research Team); Jay Hurley (Senior, Psychology and Dickinson Research Team); Casey Glaab (Staff, Dickinson Research Team)
Janine Cavallone (First-year, Biology and Dickinson Research Team); Jay Hurley (Senior, Psychology and Dickinson Research Team); Casey Glaab (Staff, Dickinson Research Team)
Mentor: Kimberly Jaussi, School of Management, Center for Leadership Studies, and Dickinson Research Team
Mentor: Kimberly Jaussi, School of Management, Center for Leadership Studies, and Dickinson Research Team
Abstract
Past research shows positive emotions can provide a variety of benefits, including an increase in creativity and the generation of new ideas. This study sought to examine the relationship between positive emotions and whether they influence the use of creativity when it comes to problem solving. It was hypothesized that the more positive attitudes one exhibits, the more likely they will be perceived to be radically creative. The results show that positive attitudes and radical creativity had a positive correlation of 0.42, with 0.01 level of significance. These results show a strong positive correlation between the two variables, supporting the hypothesis.
Abstract
Past research shows positive emotions can provide a variety of benefits, including an increase in creativity and the generation of new ideas. This study sought to examine the relationship between positive emotions and whether they influence the use of creativity when it comes to problem solving. It was hypothesized that the more positive attitudes one exhibits, the more likely they will be perceived to be radically creative. The results show that positive attitudes and radical creativity had a positive correlation of 0.42, with 0.01 level of significance. These results show a strong positive correlation between the two variables, supporting the hypothesis.