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Papworth, Mark A.; James, Ian A. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2003
Since highly creative individuals are more likely to experience depression, this article examines the hypothesis that appraisal may be a mediating feature between creativity and affect. Measurement of creativity, cognitive appraisal patterns, and mood in 104 undergraduate art or science students found art students were more creative, experienced…
Descriptors: College Students, Creativity, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Problems