An Investigation of the Equivocal Relationship Between Daydreaming, Creativity and Well-Being
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https://doi.org/10.59793/n7nt9812Keywords:
Daydreaming,, stress, anxiety,, late adolescentsAbstract
An extensive number of studies have been conducted on the relationship between daydreaming, creativity and well-being,
with mixed results, nonetheless. Particularly, research has demonstrated both positive and negative effects of daydreaming
on creativity and well-being, as well as of creativity on well-being. In addition, most studies have been conducted on adults.
Therefore, the purpose of this survey-based study conducted in, Delhi University in May 2023 was to further explore the
relationship among the aforesaid constructs on a sample of late adolescents. To this aim, 622 Indian were asked to complete
three psychometrically validated scales. The following research hypotheses were proposed: H1) Daydreaming would be a
statistically significant predictor of creativity; H2) Daydreaming would be a statistically significant predictor of overall
distress, stress, anxiety and depression; H3) There would be a statistically significant difference in daydreaming among
severity levels of stress, anxiety and depression; H4) Creativity would be a statistically significant predictor of overall distress,
stress, anxiety and depression; and H5) There would be a statistically significant difference in creativity among severity levels
of stress, anxiety and depression. Results showed that daydreaming was not a statistically significant predictor of creativity,
but greater daydreaming was related to higher distress, stress, anxiety and depression. Furthermore, participants with higher
creativity experienced greater anxiety. Nevertheless, creativity was not a statistically significant predictor of distress, stress
and depression. Finally, participants with extremely severe depression displayed lower creativity than those with moderate
depression. Further research is advised before practical implications are recommended.
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