In the context of positive psychology, which focuses on studying positive aspects of mental health, my master’s thesis explored the relationships between creativity, sensory processing sensitivity, and subjective well-being. Creativity has long been recognized as one of the key personal strengths that enhance individual well-being. However, I aimed to investigate whether this relationship could be moderated by sensory processing sensitivity variables. In this study, I introduced the construct of sensory processing sensitivity into the Slovenian research environment and, in line with previous research, distinguished two measures – aesthetic sensitivity and negative emotionality. The study was conducted on a sample of 255 participants. The results indicated that aesthetic sensitivity is positively associated with everyday, performance and artistic creativity, but not with scholarly and mechanical creativity or subjective well-being. Negative emotionality is negatively related to subjective well-being and all its subdimensions, while it is not associated with any of the domains of creativity. Everyday creativity is linked to subjective well-being and its subdimensions and is the only domain of creativity that also predicts it. Additionally, scholarly creativity predicts emotional well-being. Sensory processing sensitivity does not predict subjective well-being, nor does it moderate its relationship with creativity. This research contributes to the understanding that everyday and scholarly creativity significantly enhance well-being, regardless of an individual’s sensory sensitivity. This master’s thesis highlights the need to promote creativity within the educational process as well as in psychological interventions, counseling, and psychotherapy, given that creativity is an important tool for improving mental health. This research also provides a basis for developing strategies to support highly sensitive individuals in achieving better subjective well-being. In the realm of mental health interventions, fostering creativity in everyday life is crucial, as it represents a universal pathway to a higher quality of life for all individuals.
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