Mindful creativity: the influence of mindfulness meditation on creative thinking
Viviana Capurso, Franco Fabbro, Cristiano Crescentini
Frontiers in Psychology January 1, 2014 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2013.01020 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA commentary argues that the relationship between mindfulness meditation and creativity is more complex than previously assumed. It suggests that while mindfulness reduces mind-wandering, which is often linked to creative insight, it may also enhance certain cognitive processes that support creativity. The author contends that the effects depend on the type of mindfulness practice and the aspect of creativity being measured, and calls for more nuanced research to disentangle these interactions.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Creativity Mindfulness meditation Cognition Mind-wandering Cognitive psychology |
| Citations | 115 |
| Key finding | The relationship between mindfulness and creativity is complex and depends on the type of mindfulness practice and the aspect of creativity measured. |
Abstract
GENERAL COMMENTARY article Front. Psychol., 10 January 2014Sec. Cognition Volume 4 - 2013 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.01020