Study: Adults Less Creative Due to Anxiety and Low Confidence

• A study published in PLOS One found adults are more objectively creative than preschoolers.
• Adults' creativity is inhibited by anxiety and low self-confidence, according to the study.
• The study was conducted by Janika Saretzki from the University of Graz, Austria, and colleagues.
• The research was published on October 21, 2026.
• Preschoolers exhibit more confidence in creative tasks compared to adults.