Affect under need satisfaction and need thwarting: A new classification for the prediction of creative performance in employees
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Authors:
Jian Zhang, University of Science & Technology Beijing, China
Lan Ye, University of Science & Technology Beijing, China
Xing Bu, University of Science & Technology Beijing, China
Abstract:
The influence of affect on creativity has been an area of active debate focused on whether positive or negative affect leads to better creative performance. Based on self-determination theory, the authors develop an affective classification according to the affective dimensions of valance and intensity. This affective classification posits that affect with respect to need satisfaction is positively related to creativity performance if employees’ needs are satisfied, and affect under need thwarting is negatively related to creativity performance if employees’ needs are impeded. Study 1 was conducted to identify the content of affect under need satisfaction and need thwarting. The results indicated that there are nine types of affect under need satisfaction, such as moderate levels of excitement, enthusiasm, or pride, and eleven types of affect under need thwarting, such as minimal levels of frustration or distress and low levels of fear or anxiety. Study 2 hypothesized and determined that affect under need satisfaction promoted creative performance and that affect under need thwarting hindered creative performance. We discuss the implications of these findings for creativity theory, research, and management practice.
Contact:
Jian Zhang, zhangj67@manage.ustb.edu.cn
Lan Ye, lanyeustb@gmail.com
Xing Bu, buxing@cumt.edu.cn