April 2003 PMID 12703654

Inspiration as a psychological construct.

Todd M Thrash, Andrew J Elliot

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Extended reach

128,648
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What people are saying

The posts highlight the significance of understanding inspiration, with some posts mentioning its connection to holding patents and inspiring creativity, demonstrating a positive view of the article's importance. The respectful tone and reference to scholarly works suggest a thoughtful engagement with the content, emphasizing its potential to inform future research and practical applications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions appreciate the publication, recognizing its effort to define and measure inspiration scientifically, with some posts citing the value of linking inspiration to creativity and personal achievements.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of inspiration and its psychological implications seems highly engaging, with posts showing enthusiasm for its relevance to daily life and broader areas like religion and relationships.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users demonstrate moderate engagement, referencing specific studies like Thrash & Elliot (2003) and mentioning the potential implications, showing they are processing and relating to the research.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect recognition of the study's potential influence in psychology and related fields, though they do not suggest immediate widespread changes, indicating a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses how inspiration, as a psychological idea, has not been studied much, but this research defines it as involving evocation, motivation, and transcendence, and develops a reliable way to measure it.
  • Multiple studies showed that this measure of inspiration is valid and connects to related concepts, including a surprising link between trait inspiration and holding US patents.
  • The research also explores how inspiration influences daily experiences and has important effects, laying the groundwork for further research on inspiration in areas like religion, creativity, and relationships.]

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Patrick III Rangsimant
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อ้างอิง Thrash, T. M., & Elliot, A. J. (2003). Inspiration as a psychological construct. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(4), 871–889. Kang, M. J., Hsu, M., Krajbich, I. M., Loewenstein, G., McClure, S. M., Wang, J. T. Y., & Camerer, C. F. (2009). The wick in

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Patrick III Rangsimant
@PatheNeuro · X

อ้างอิง Thrash, T. M., & Elliot, A. J. (2003). Inspiration as a psychological construct. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(4), 871–889. Kang, M. J., Hsu, M., Krajbich, I. M., Loewenstein, G., McClure, S. M., Wang, J. T. Y., & Camerer, C. F. (2009). The wick in

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