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November 2020 PMID 28845720

Creativity in ADHD: Goal-Directed Motivation and Domain Specificity.

Nathalie Boot, Barbara Nevicka, Matthijs Baas

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112
Peak: 56 in May 2021
across 4 sources since May 2021

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What people are saying

The overall sentiment indicates strong agreement and interest, as many posts explicitly mention how ADHD traits like impulsivity and distractibility foster creativity, often sharing personal insights and promoting related videos and research. The tone varies from enthusiastic to thoughtful, emphasizing the perceived positive aspects of ADHD, which suggests that the publication has a meaningful impact on their understanding and appreciation of ADHD's role in creativity.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge or support the idea that ADHD traits are linked to increased creativity, reflecting a general consensus or positive outlook.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest by exploring the relationship between ADHD and creativity, often expressing enthusiasm and personal connections.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively engage with the topic by sharing personal experiences, referencing research, and promoting the content, indicating genuine involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

These discussions highlight that the article resonates with individuals' perceptions of ADHD's strengths and potentially influences how people view creativity within the context of ADHD.

Abstract in brief

  • Adults with ADHD reported more real-world creative achievements and rated themselves as more creative in specific domains.
  • No significant difference was found in intrinsic motivation during idea generation between adults with ADHD and controls.
  • When competition was introduced, adults with ADHD generated more original ideas, indicating that goal-directed motivation might enhance their creative performance under certain conditions.]
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Jessica McCabe
@HowtoADHD · X

Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 346 likes · 54 shares · 135,638 followers View post →
Think Divergent
@think_divergent · X

Have you seen @HowtoADHD's latest video on creativity and divergent thinking? Watch it here https://t.co/tTiFS6rnKa and checkout our "divergent thinking" mindmap featured in the description! #AskADHD #ThinkDivergent

May 12, 2021 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 10,986 followers View post →
Adrienne LaVey
@AdrienneLaVey · X

Does Having ADHD Make You More Creative? https://t.co/ODuvXRIWn9 @rose_sinister - feeling this after our little chat the other night.

May 11, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,426 followers View post →
Dr Melissa Moore
@DrBrunsMoore · X

While there are MANY challenges with ADHD, I do feel like my constant bouncing around allows me to access lots of ideas and string them together. Now to find the confidence/organisation to do something with them. #adhd #phdlife https://t.co/DUbwCwZHHV

May 12, 2021 · 3 likes · 490 followers View post →
Man in the Moon
@beautheory · X

"Does Having #ADHD Make You More Creative?" YES, that's what ADHD actually is & here's the 3 things you're better at if you have ADHD https://t.co/xDYg47kJhw https://t.co/cJfZ9pZYPn

May 11, 2021 · 2 likes · 3,313 followers View post →
MeepleKonrad
@MeepleKonrad · X

I'm often afraid to start because it won't be gtreat. I remember drawing a "still-life" & my prof saying he'd evaluate me staying in the program, only to show my abstract & be told "oh, you're fine. Does Having ADHD Make You More Creative? https://t.co/7DKtx5qzGL via @HowtoADHD

May 11, 2021 · 2 likes · 486 followers View post →

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meirai2025
@meirai2025 · X

Does Having ADHD Make You More Creative? - YouTube https://t.co/m9Uf75RDFb

Sep 11, 2023 · 4,238 followers View post →
Adult ADHD India
@adultADHDindia · X

Patients’ perspective is that yes we are more creative but hindered by ADHD symptoms @HowtoADHD https://t.co/XmFvYWzZXa

Sep 4, 2023 · 535 followers View post →
Prof Nancy Doyle
@NancyDoylePsych · X

@alexconnerbham Boot, N., Nevicka, B., & Baas, M. (2020). Creativity in ADHD: Goal-Directed Motivation and Domain Specificity. Journal of Attention Disorders, 24(13), 1857–1866. https://t.co/AhCMPtACTq

May 24, 2023 · 1 like · 8,282 followers View post →
Zuri (@shaedrich@mastodon.online)
@SHaedrich · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

Jun 10, 2022 · 54 shares · 355 followers View post →
Sven Uckermann
@SvenUckermann · X

Spannend #adhd #adhs und #kreativität #creativity https://t.co/rmt3kj7ZmC

Sep 30, 2021 · 1,692 followers View post →
Angie J.
@punkyjakey · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

Jul 13, 2021 · 54 shares · 156 followers View post →
Quinn Duclos, MS, CHES
@PHE_PHD · X

I've always been the "ideas guy," figuring things out and solving puzzles. School is like a game to me to solve. Being diagnosed with ADHD this year has put so many things in perspective. https://t.co/Xul6qNnNFX

May 30, 2021 · 38 followers View post →
Deb Walker
@surfgirldeb · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 20, 2021 · 54 shares · 11,179 followers View post →
Emoron
@adhdowl · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 18, 2021 · 54 shares · 39 followers View post →
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@ZanofArc · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 17, 2021 · 54 shares · 14,915 followers View post →
Kaylie
@philomathmama · X

Creativity comes with ADHD. Find out how it works! https://t.co/JGWLoHHEow

May 16, 2021 · 4 followers View post →
Michel Fortin
@michelfortin · X

This explains why think the way I do, and why I believe resourcefulness, i.e., "creative problem-solving," is the greatest #marketing skill (and #SEO, too) to have. Way to go, @HowtoADHD! https://t.co/OOvwtWKMyF

May 13, 2021 · 17,502 followers View post →
menteDmente
@mente_d_mente · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 13, 2021 · 54 shares · 765 followers View post →
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RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 12, 2021 · 54 shares · 134 followers View post →
Edgar Jack Niyachélowick
@niyachelowick · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 12, 2021 · 54 shares · 34 followers View post →
Mx Valorie Grayce
@MxValorieGrayce · X

The newest video from @HowtoADHD speaks to my heart (and probably yours?) She said “community mind map” and my hands did a Kermit flap of excitement!!! https://t.co/wPusxxRcMR #ADHD #MindMap #Creative https://t.co/Mmy2GT5Dmd

May 12, 2021 · 2 likes · 326 followers View post →
Evie | webevie.eth
@WebEvie · X

Liked on YouTube: Does Having ADHD Make You More Creative? https://t.co/9M7kgquJ4J

May 12, 2021 · 2,747 followers View post →
TheSpiritualAr2
@TheSpiritualAr2 · X

RT @think_divergent: Have you seen @HowtoADHD's latest video on creativity and divergent thinking? Watch it here https://t.co/tTiFS6rnKa…

May 12, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,460 followers View post →
Ask ADHD
@AskADHD · X

RT @think_divergent: Have you seen @HowtoADHD's latest video on creativity and divergent thinking? Watch it here https://t.co/tTiFS6rnKa…

May 12, 2021 · 3 shares · 27,643 followers View post →
MemoryAcademy.ge
@memoryacademyge · X

RT @think_divergent: Have you seen @HowtoADHD's latest video on creativity and divergent thinking? Watch it here https://t.co/tTiFS6rnKa…

May 12, 2021 · 3 shares · 482 followers View post →
Think Divergent
@think_divergent · X

Have you seen @HowtoADHD's latest video on creativity and divergent thinking? Watch it here https://t.co/tTiFS6rnKa and checkout our "divergent thinking" mindmap featured in the description! #AskADHD #ThinkDivergent

May 12, 2021 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 10,986 followers View post →
Dr Melissa Moore
@DrBrunsMoore · X

While there are MANY challenges with ADHD, I do feel like my constant bouncing around allows me to access lots of ideas and string them together. Now to find the confidence/organisation to do something with them. #adhd #phdlife https://t.co/DUbwCwZHHV

May 12, 2021 · 3 likes · 490 followers View post →
Story Breach Consultancy
@breachinglimits · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 12, 2021 · 54 shares · 1,176 followers View post →
Silvercat35
@Silvercat35 · X

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May 12, 2021 · 215 followers View post →
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@ivajesss · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 176 followers View post →
MCL Corner
@mariatsuki_stuf · X

A good thing to rejoice my impulsivity, my easy distracted brain

May 11, 2021 · 1 like · 44 followers View post →
Otaket
@SanketOtaku · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 91 followers View post →
J. Schiek
@schiekapedia · X

#ADHD friends, @HowtoADHD is a great channel, but this video in particular is worth a few minutes of #focus. https://t.co/8h8eAM6qi6

May 11, 2021 · 5,133 followers View post →
Farah Mahmud
@farah_mahmud22 · X

Shameless plug for @HowtoADHD and some cool (emerging) research on creative thinking https://t.co/VPEFbmbhjB https://t.co/w0tmaYEVsW

May 11, 2021 · 1 like · 45 followers View post →
Solemn Tornado
@Solemn_Tornado · X

Does Having ADHD Make You More Creative? https://t.co/XkCUy06XEH via @YouTube https://t.co/VD5jiEhrrM

May 11, 2021 · 11 followers View post →
Adrienne LaVey
@AdrienneLaVey · X

Does Having ADHD Make You More Creative? https://t.co/ODuvXRIWn9 @rose_sinister - feeling this after our little chat the other night.

May 11, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,426 followers View post →
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@CyberPlayGround · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 2,143 followers View post →
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@NightShadeArc · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 54 followers View post →
MeepleKonrad
@MeepleKonrad · X

I'm often afraid to start because it won't be gtreat. I remember drawing a "still-life" & my prof saying he'd evaluate me staying in the program, only to show my abstract & be told "oh, you're fine. Does Having ADHD Make You More Creative? https://t.co/7DKtx5qzGL via @HowtoADHD

May 11, 2021 · 2 likes · 486 followers View post →
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@Penguicorn · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 672 followers View post →
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@bill14051 · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 368 followers View post →
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@Krypticresponse · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 3 followers View post →
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@marareboi · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 293 followers View post →
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RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

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@ChoochnB · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 42 followers View post →
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@bournemaking · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 7 followers View post →
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@Bwyn10 · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 18 followers View post →
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@tcan1337 · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 898 followers View post →
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@TheLifeDyslexic · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 3,579 followers View post →
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@MisWiredKE · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 1,447 followers View post →
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@TheDavidJohnson · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 16,446 followers View post →
Man in the Moon
@beautheory · X

"Does Having #ADHD Make You More Creative?" YES, that's what ADHD actually is & here's the 3 things you're better at if you have ADHD https://t.co/xDYg47kJhw https://t.co/cJfZ9pZYPn

May 11, 2021 · 2 likes · 3,313 followers View post →
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@connerdelgado · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 333 followers View post →
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@_shitlusays · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 779 followers View post →
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@CarneySteve · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 83 followers View post →
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@PBradz · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 1,320 followers View post →
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@MotherCrona · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 1,516 followers View post →
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@Ross_Butler · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 246 followers View post →
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@DannyHatcher · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 4,177 followers View post →
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@Silvercat35 · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 215 followers View post →
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May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 289 followers View post →
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@patrickh · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 3,176 followers View post →
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@uboadisappears · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 430 followers View post →
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@margwaret · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 217 followers View post →
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@KaiganJon · X

RT @HowtoADHD: Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 54 shares · 824 followers View post →
Jessica McCabe
@HowtoADHD · X

Turns out #ADHD traits like distractibility and impulsivity drive creativity.

May 11, 2021 · 346 likes · 54 shares · 135,638 followers View post →