The Relationship between Positive Creativity and Subjective Well-being: the Role of Basic Needs

Lyakhova, A.G. National Research University Higher School of Economics

Grigoryan, E.K. National Research University Higher School of Economics

Bultseva, M.A. National Research University Higher School of Economics

Berrios Callejas, S.A. National Research University Higher School of Economics

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