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To complete this discussion, start with reading the Grant and Berry 2011 article from this unit's studies (also linked in the Resources). This article, on motivation and creativity, explores a number of variables using three different empirical studies. Address these "questions about variables" for one of these studies: What is the dependent variable? What are the independent variables? What mediating or intervening variables are identified? How are any control variables considered? How is each variable defined and measured? Do you consider the definitions and measurements of the variables appropriate for this study? Make sure you identify which empirical study you used for this discussion.

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The chosen empirical study from Grant and Berry’s (2011) article focuses on the relationship between motivation, creativity, and performance in organizational settings. This study aims to determine how different motivational factors influence creative output among employees. In analyzing this study, we will identify the variables involved, their definitions and measurements, and evaluate the appropriateness of these operationalizations.

Firstly, the dependent variable (DV) in this study is the level of creativity demonstrated by the employees. Creativity is operationalized through a standardized rating scale assessed by expert judges who evaluate the novelty and usefulness of the employees’ ideas generated during the study. This measurement ensures that creativity is not merely subjective but has a quantifiable and standardized approach, which enhances the reliability of the data.

Secondly, the independent variables (IVs) are primarily twofold: intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation refers to the internal desire of employees to engage in creative tasks for personal satisfaction or interest. It is measured through survey items that ask participants to rate their interest and enjoyment during the creative task on a Likert scale. Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, involves external incentives such as monetary rewards, and is measured by the presence or absence of such rewards in different experimental conditions. Both variables are operationalized through self-report questionnaires and experimental manipulations that distinguish between motivated and unmotivated conditions.

Additionally, the study identifies mediating or intervening variables, with intrinsic motivation serving as a mediator between personal interest and creative output. The theory suggests that intrinsic motivation enhances cognitive engagement, which in turn boosts creativity. This relationship is analyzed using statistical mediation models, such as regression analysis, to determine if intrinsic motivation significantly transmits the effect of the independent variable (e.g., task interest) on creativity.

Control variables are considered in several ways to account for extraneous influences. Variables such as participants' age, educational background, and prior experience with creative tasks are measured and statistically controlled. These controls are measured through demographic questionnaires, and their inclusion aims to reduce confounding effects that might distort the true relationships between the main variables under investigation.

Regarding the definitions of these variables, creativity is defined as the production of novel and useful ideas— a common operationalization in creativity research. Measured via external raters using established creativity assessment scales, this approach is appropriate as it provides an objective measure of a subjective construct. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations are defined based on self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985), which distinguishes autonomous motivation from controlled motivation. The measurements via self-report scales are appropriate as they capture participants' internal states directly, although they may be subject to social desirability bias.

The measurement of the independent variables aligns with established practices in motivation research, using validated questionnaires such as the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (Deci & Ryan, 1985). However, the reliance on self-report scales could be complemented with behavioral measures or physiological data for more comprehensive insights.

Overall, the operational definitions and measurements of variables in this study are appropriate, given the context. They align with current best practices in motivation and creativity research, enabling valid and reliable assessment of the relationships among motivation, mediating processes, and creative outcomes.

References

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