Model of Creativity under Positive Emotional Regulation
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Creativity is becoming increasingly important in modern society, and many studies have investigated the factors that influence it. Among these factors, attention and positive emotion are considered crucial, as they have been shown to have a significant impact on creativity. However, the relationship between attention, positive emotion, and creativity among Chinese art college students has not been fully explored. This study aimed to address this gap by examining the relationships between these variables as well as the moderating effect of positive emotion on the relationship between attention and creativity. To achieve this, a survey was conducted using a questionnaire among 407 students from three art colleges in China. The data was analyzed using regression analysis to determine the relationships between the variables. The results showed that attention and positive emotion have a positive impact on creativity. Furthermore, positive emotions can enhance the positive relationship between attention and creativity. In other words, positive emotion can help improve performance in attention and creativity, which are crucial for enhancing creativity among art college students. These findings have significant implications for educational practices. Educators can enhance students' creativity by cultivating their attention and positive emotions.
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