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ArticleCreativity research journal2025

Associative thinking and creative ability in older adulthood.

Abigail L Cosgrove, Michele T Diaz, Paul V DiStefano, Yoed N Kenett, Roger E Beaty

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Article in Creativity research journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Abigail L CosgroveThe Pennsylvania State University, USA.
Michele T DiazThe Pennsylvania State University, USA.
Paul V DiStefanoThe Pennsylvania State University, USA.
Yoed N KenettTechnion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel.
Roger E BeatyThe Pennsylvania State University, USA.

Funding

Neuroimaging of Age-Related Changes in LanguageR01AG034138 · NIA · PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE · PI DIAZ, MICHELE T · 2010 to 2021
$3.1M
NIA NIH HHS R01 AG034138
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Successful problem-solving and enhanced creative ability may improve physical health, cognitive well-being, and overall independence of older adults. In general, older adults who are more creative, may be better able to cope with cognitive decline and navigate everyday tasks. While previous research on creative performance in older adulthood showed age-related stability, open questions remain regarding the specific underlying cognitive basis for this invariability across the lifespan. Mediation analyses showed that intelligence measures served as underlying cognitive mechanisms for the stability of creative thinking in older age. The broader implications of these findings provide insight into the complex relationships supporting age-related preservation in creativity.

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agingassociative abilitycreativityexecutive controlsemantics

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PMID40857474
PMCPMC12334185

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