Ambient Green and Creativity

Lichtenfeld, S.; Maier, M.A.; Buechner, V.L.; Elliot, A.J.

Abstract

This research examined an important applied question: whether viewing ambient green (relative to red) on the wall of a workspace would facilitate creativity. A methodologically sound experiment revealed no influence of green on creativity. Care must be taken when interpreting a null result, but these data do not provide support for the presence of a relation between ambient green and creativity. This research also highlights the need for more research in the area of ambient color and psychological functioning, and the need for caution regarding the tendency to move to real-world recommendations before a firm empirical base is established.

Citation

Lichtenfeld, S., Maier, M., Buechner, V., & Elliot, A. (2018). Ambient Green and Creativity. Creativity Research Journal, 30(3), 305-309. https://doi.org/10.1080/10400419.2018.1488197

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 29, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Sep 18, 2018
• Publication Date: Sep 18, 2018
• Deposit Date: Jun 22, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 18, 2020
• Journal: Creativity Research Journal
• Print ISSN: 1040-0419
• Electronic ISSN: 1532-6934
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 30
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 305-309
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10400419.2018.1488197
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1323677