The effect of psychological richness on creativity: the chain mediating effect of cognitive flexibility and creative self-efficacy

Key Points

• Psychological richness positively influences creativity, indicating a significant link between the two concepts.
• Cognitive flexibility is a crucial mediator in the relationship between psychological richness and creativity, enhancing innovative thinking.
• Creative self-efficacy also mediates this relationship, indicating its importance in fostering creativity alongside cognitive flexibility.
• These findings highlight the layered connections between attitudes, cognition, and creative output, calling for further research on psychological factors.