Portuguese workers values and creativity

Abstract

The aim of this study was to characterize the values system and the creativity levels from a sample of Portuguese workers, as well as to analyze the differences between groups based on gender, qualifications, type of business, and socio-professional status. The study of the correlation between levels of creativity and values was also examined. The sample consisted of 198 individuals, 91 males and 107 females. For operationalization of the variables the Life Values Inventory, and the Test for Creative Thinking - Drawing Production were used. Among the main results, the positive correlation between creativity level and creativity value was highlighted. When considering variables such as gender and public versus private company, statistically significant differences were found in terms of values. The implications of these results are discussed.

Creativity in work; Workers; Social values