Being playful and smart? The relations of adult playfulness with psychometric and self-estimated intelligence and academic performance

Proyer, René T.

doi:10.1016/j.lindif.2011.02.003

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“…Glynn and Webster (1993) found intrinsic motivation to be a predictor of playfulness in adults of high intelligence, and hypothesized that intelligence does not affect playfulness, but rather that it influences how playfulness manifests itself. This has been corroborated by other research (Proyer, 2011) and will be discussed in further detail momentarily. Amabile et al (1994) also paired motivational orientation with playfulness in undergraduate students and found playfulness to positively relate to intrinsic motivation on two playfulness scales.…”

Section: Other Correlates Of Playfulnesssupporting

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“…The author noted that these findings held when creativity was viewed as a personality trait, as opposed to a cognitive trait. She cited Sawyers' (1987) findings that creativity as a cognitive trait was not related to playfulness, which affirmed other research that found no significant relationship between intelligence and playfulness (Glynn & Webster, 1993;Proyer, 2011). Finally, conceptualization of playfulness did not support the inclusion of creativity, but rather better explained playfulness within the context of other descriptors.…”

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“…As mentioned previously, intelligence has been empirically shown to have little association with playfulness (Glynn & Webster, 1993;Proyer, 2011). Glynn and Webster (1993) studied 550 members of American Mensa Ltd. and found that mean playfulness scores were the same for intelligent individuals as they were for others, and that playfulness was merely expressed differently for various types of people.…”

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confidence: 95%

“…Glynn and Webster (1993) studied 550 members of American Mensa Ltd. and found that mean playfulness scores were the same for intelligent individuals as they were for others, and that playfulness was merely expressed differently for various types of people. Proyer (2011) investigated the link between intelligence and playfulness more systematically in administering psychometric and self-estimated intelligence instruments to 254 psychology undergraduates. Proyer found that psychometric intelligence had little to do with playfulness, but that self-estimated intelligence seemed to be lower for individuals scoring high in playfulness, perhaps because of the characterization as a playful individual, but the author noted that this was purely speculative.…”

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The Playful Advantage: How Playfulness Enhances Coping with Stress

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This study investigated the interrelationship between playfulness in adults, perceived stress, and styles of coping. Research on playfulness has long centered on its connection to development in children, while the study of playfulness in adulthood has just recently commenced. Similarly, the psychology literature is rife with the study of stress and coping processes, whereas its study through the lens of playfulness is virtually nonexistent. This is unfortunate, as all three constructs are cognitive-emotional in nature, suggesting a natural relationship between them. This thesis study investigated whether playfulness serves an adaptive function in the experience of stress and corresponding coping strategies among college-aged students. Findings revealed that playful individuals reported lower levels of perceived stress than their less playful counterparts. Furthermore, playful individuals more frequently utilized adaptive, stressor-focused coping strategies and were less likely to employ negative, avoidant, and escape-oriented strategies. The findings suggested that as in childhood, playfulness serves a strong adaptive function in young adulthood, providing individuals with more cognitive resources from which they can manifest effective coping mechanisms in the face of stressful situations. Playfulness, then, should not remain on the peripheries of societal and academic thought, but rather should be developed, nurtured and subjected to further scientific inquiry.iii To the rose-smellers, the scenic-route-takers, the tree-climbers...may your courageous journey never end. To the rest, may you be inspired to reclaim your youthful spirit.iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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Section: Other Correlates Of Playfulnessmentioning

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“…Playfulness is a personal disposition [8,25] that taps into cognitive and emotional factors, and it is manifested in many important behaviors in one's adaptability and resilience in life, especially in later life [6,7,28]. As Proyer et al [40] reported of the positive relation between playfulness and various indicators of quality of life in a sample of elderly people, this concept should be included in studies aiming to explore healthy aging, well-being, and participation of the elderly.…”

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Healthy aging is reflected in well-being, participation, playfulness, and cognitive-emotional functioning

2015

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An aging population generates an array of social and health concerns, among which is the psychological and cognitive well-being of the elderly. Recently, the focus in gerontology has expanded from the avoidance of agerelated decline to the promotion of healthy aging. Factors such as cognitive and emotional status are considered to be potential contributors to well-being, and to participation in the community. This paper discusses the possible contribution of another factor -a person's playfulness -to healthy aging. Playfulness is a multidimensional concept that describes the mental propensity to engage in playful behavior, and includes properties such as fun-seeking motivation, uninhibitedness, and spontaneity. Research suggests that playfulness facilitates healing, improves morale, and increases motivation. Thus, it can be speculated that playfulness relates to other indicators of well-being, including psychological, cognitive, and physical aspects. Studies of the concept of playfulness mostly pertain to its measurement in young adults, with a paucity of research on older adult playfulness. In addition, the majority of research on Americans' health is "negative or disease-oriented," particularly in studies of older adults. There is compelling evidence that positive factors in individuals' lives, such as favorable emotions, happiness, life satisfaction, and quality of life relate intimately to healthy aging. Playfulness might be an important characteristic of cognitive functioning and emotional growth, which are both key components of healthy aging. This paper discusses the relationship and possible contribution of the concept of playfulness to the various indicators of healthy aging.

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Being playful and smart? The relations of adult playfulness with psychometric and self-estimated intelligence and academic performance

Abstract: Being playful and smart? The relations of adult playfulness with psychometric and self-estimated intelligence and academic performanceProyer, R T http://dx

Cited by 72 publications

References 25 publications

The Playful Advantage: How Playfulness Enhances Coping with Stress

The Playful Advantage: How Playfulness Enhances Coping with Stress

Healthy aging is reflected in well-being, participation, playfulness, and cognitive-emotional functioning

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