Insomnia and creativity in Chinese adolescents: mediation through need for cognition.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Creativity is an essential cognitive ability that plays a crucial role in advanced thinking. While previous research has demonstrated the impact of insomnia on cognitive function, its effects on creativity in Chinese adolescents remain unclear. This study explored the relationship between insomnia (specifically, daytime and nighttime disturbances) and creativity in adolescents. Additionally, it examined the potential mediating effect of the need for cognition on this relationship.

Methods

Questionnaires were administered to 302 adolescents to measure their creativity, need for cognition, and insomnia levels using the Williams Creative Tendencies Scale, Need for Cognition Scale, and Bergen Insomnia Scale, respectively. Regression analysis was conducted to examine t

SUBMITTER: Ren X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10981307 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature