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A Lifespan Perspective on Creativity and Innovation at Work

Author(s) -

Eric F. Rietzschel,

Hannes Zacher,

Wolfgang Stroebe

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

work aging and retirement

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2054-4642

DOI - 10.1093/workar/waw005

Subject(s) - creativity , perspective (graphical) , psychology , empirical research , epistemology , social psychology , computer science , philosophy , artificial intelligence

In this review, we address the relationship of aging with creativity and innovation at work. Organizing our review around the triad of person, environment, and behavior, we first discuss relevant theories and empirical findings from the creativity/innovation and aging literatures, and then review meta-analytical and primary studies on the aging-creativity/innovation relationship. In contrast to prevalent age stereotypes, we show that the empirical literature does not support direct, zero-order relationships, but that more complex (moderated, indirect, and curvilinear) relationships are highly plausible. We illustrate this point with a discussion of research on aging and scientific creativity. Finally, we outline opportunities for future research, both methodological and conceptual

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