Correlates of Creativity in R&D Scientists

Abstract

Objectives: Present study was conducted to (i) determine gender, discipline and age differences in scientific creativity. Barriers to creativity at the workplace were also determined. Sample comprised 100 R&D scientists; aged 25 to 55 years. 't' test and multiple regression analysis were computed. Results revealed non-significant differences on gender and age and significant discipline-wise differences on creative output. Scientists reported more number of organizational barriers and lesser number of personal barriers that affected their creative output at the workplace. Directions for future research are discussed.