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The effects of creative personality and psychological influences on imagination

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Pages 587-598 | Published online: 25 Jul 2013
 

Abstract

Film production involves numerous imaginative tasks. These tasks are closely associated to seeing the film-that-is-to-come through what is currently completed and what can be creatively added. The present study was aimed at examining the effects of both creative personality and psychological variables on the imagination of film majors. The mediator effects of inspiration through action and intrinsic motivation were also tested. A survey (N = 865) was administered at eight universities across different regions of Taiwan. The results of this study verified factor structures of both imaginative capabilities and psychological influences. The hypothesis of the study – that the variables of both inspiration through action and intrinsic motivation function mediator roles on imagination – was partially supported. The structural model also showed that creative personality and psychological variables had both direct and indirect effects on imagination. Limitations of the study were acknowledged, and future inquiries were discussed.

Acknowledgements

The current study is part of the research project (NSC100-2511-S-155-006-MY2) supported by Taiwan’s National Science Council. The authors would like to extend their gratitude to Li-Jhong Lin in National Taiwan University for his valuable contributions in statistical analysis. Furthermore, the authors also would like to acknowledge the insightful suggestions of anonymous Innovations in Education and Teaching International reviewers.

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