More tasks, more ideas: The positive spillover effects of multitasking on subsequent creativity.

IF 11.3 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL ACS Catalysis Pub Date : 2021-04-01 Epub Date: 2020-06-11 DOI:10.1037/apl0000506

Chaitali Kapadia, Shimul Melwani

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Abstract

We propose that multitasking behavior influences creativity on subsequent tasks and that it does so through a serially mediated process in which multitasking increases activation, which increases cognitive flexibility, resulting in a positive effect on downstream creativity. We build support for our hypotheses through 4 studies designed to establish both internal and external validity: an archival study using coded data from the TV show, Chopped, and a laboratory experiment test the direct link between multitasking and subsequent creativity; while a quasi-experimental field study with restaurant servers and a second laboratory experiment examine the full serial mediation model. Results from the archival study and the first lab experiment support the proposed theory of a positive relationship between multitasking and subsequent creativity. Results from the quasi-experimental field study and second lab experiment suggest that multitasking increases creativity through activation and cognitive flexibility acting in tandem. Together, this work yields important theoretical and practical implications about managing creativity in a fast-paced contemporary workplace. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

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更多的任务，更多的想法:多任务处理对后续创造力的积极溢出效应。

我们认为，多任务行为影响后续任务的创造力，它是通过一个串行中介过程来实现的，在这个过程中，多任务增加了激活，从而增加了认知灵活性，从而对下游创造力产生了积极的影响。我们通过4项研究来支持我们的假设，这些研究旨在建立内部和外部的有效性:一项使用电视节目《切碎》的编码数据的档案研究，以及一项实验室实验，测试多任务处理与随后的创造力之间的直接联系;而准实验现场研究与餐厅服务员和第二个实验室实验检验了全序列中介模型。档案研究和第一个实验室实验的结果支持多任务处理与后续创造力之间呈正相关的理论。准实验现场研究和第二个实验室实验的结果表明，多任务处理通过激活和认知灵活性的协同作用来提高创造力。总之，这项工作为在快节奏的当代工作场所中管理创造力提供了重要的理论和实践意义。(PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA，版权所有)。

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ACS Catalysis CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL-

CiteScore

20.80

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6.20%

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1253

审稿时长

1.5 months

期刊介绍： ACS Catalysis is an esteemed journal that publishes original research in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, molecular catalysis, and biocatalysis. It offers broad coverage across diverse areas such as life sciences, organometallics and synthesis, photochemistry and electrochemistry, drug discovery and synthesis, materials science, environmental protection, polymer discovery and synthesis, and energy and fuels. The scope of the journal is to showcase innovative work in various aspects of catalysis. This includes new reactions and novel synthetic approaches utilizing known catalysts, the discovery or modification of new catalysts, elucidation of catalytic mechanisms through cutting-edge investigations, practical enhancements of existing processes, as well as conceptual advances in the field. Contributions to ACS Catalysis can encompass both experimental and theoretical research focused on catalytic molecules, macromolecules, and materials that exhibit catalytic turnover.