World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
49
Citations
18969
World Ranking
5540
National Ranking
263

Overview

Bernard A. Nijstad is affiliated with the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Their research primarily focuses on psychology, with a notable concentration in experimental and cognitive psychology as well as cognitive neuroscience. Additional subfields include social psychology, sociology and political science, and strategy and management.

The scientist's work covers a range of topics, including:

  • Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
  • Team Dynamics and Performance
  • Mind wandering and attention
  • Innovation and Knowledge Management
  • Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
  • Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Knowledge Management and Sharing

Bernard A. Nijstad has contributed to various publication venues. Among the frequent ones are:

  • Academy of Management Proceedings
  • Journal of Business and Psychology
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Applied Psychology
  • Group Processes & Intergroup Relations

Recent publications by Nijstad include:

  • "Regulatory focus theory: Disentangling goals and strategies" (2022), published in Applied Psychology
  • "Membership change, idea generation, and group creativity: A motivated information processing perspective" (2021), published in Group Processes & Intergroup Relations
  • "Tensions and Paradoxes in Creativity and Innovation" (2022), published in Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology
  • "Creativity as It Unfolds: An Examination of Temporality in the Creative Process" (2023), published in Creativity Research Journal
  • "What I do or how I do it - the effect of accountability focus on individual exploration" (2021), published in European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology

Frequent collaborators contributing to Nijstad's research include:

  • Matthijs Baas
  • Tim Vriend
  • Bart Verwaeren
  • Carsten K. W. De Dreu
  • Onne Janssen

Best Publications

  • A meta-analysis of 25 years of mood-creativity research: Hedonic tone, activation, or regulatory focus?

    Matthijs Baas;Carsten K. W. De Dreu;Bernard A. Nijstad

  • The routinization of innovation research : A constructively critical review of the state-of-the-science

    Neil Anderson;Carsten K. W. De Dreu;Bernard A. Nijstad

  • Hedonic tone and activation level in the mood-creativity link: toward a dual pathway to creativity model.

    Carsten K. W. De Dreu;Matthijs Baas;Bernard A. Nijstad

  • The dual pathway to creativity model: Creative ideation as a function of flexibility and persistence

    Bernard A. Nijstad;Carsten K. W. De Dreu;Eric F. Rietzschel;Matthijs Baas

  • Group creativity: Innovation through collaboration

    Paul B. Paulus;Bernard Arjan Nijstad

  • Motivated Information Processing in Group Judgment and Decision Making

    Carsten K. W. De Dreu;Bernard A. Nijstad;Daan van Knippenberg

  • How the Group Affects the Mind

    Bernard A. Nijstad;Wolfgang Stroebe

  • Productivity is not enough: A comparison of interactive and nominal brainstorming groups on idea generation and selection.

    Eric F. Rietzschel;Bernard A. Nijstad;Wolfgang Stroebe

  • The selection of creative ideas after individual idea generation: Choosing between creativity and impact

    Eric F. Rietzschel;Bernard A. Nijstad;Wolfgang Stroebe

  • Cognitive stimulation and interference in groups: Exposure effects in an idea generation task

    Bernard A Nijstad;Wolfgang Stroebe;Hein F.M Lodewijkx

  • Relative accessibility of domain knowledge and creativity: The effects of knowledge activation on the quantity and originality of generated ideas

    Eric F. Rietzschel;Bernard A. Nijstad;Wolfgang Stroebe

  • Working Memory Benefits Creative Insight, Musical Improvisation, and Original Ideation Through Maintained Task-Focused Attention:

    Carsten K. W. De Dreu;Bernard A. Nijstad;Matthijs Baas;Inge Wolsink

  • Motivated information processing and group decision-making: Effects of process accountability on information processing and decision quality☆

    Lotte Scholten;Daan van Knippenberg;Bernard A. Nijstad;Carsten K.W. De Dreu

  • When Prevention Promotes Creativity: The Role of Mood, Regulatory Focus, and Regulatory Closure

    Matthijs Baas;Carsten K. W. De Dreu;Bernard A. Nijstad

  • Production blocking and idea generation: Does blocking interfere with cognitive processes?

    Bernard A Nijstad;Wolfgang Stroebe;Hein F.M Lodewijkx

  • Motivated information processing, social tuning, and group creativity.

    Myriam N. Bechtoldt;Carsten K. W. De Dreu;Bernard A. Nijstad;Hoon-Seok Choi

  • Mental set and creative thought in social conflict : Threat rigidity versus motivated focus

    Carsten K. W. De Dreu;Bernard A. Nijstad

  • Group creativity and innovation: A motivated information processing perspective

    C.K.W. De Dreu;Bernard Nijstad;M. Bechtoldt;M. Baas

  • Necessity Is the Mother of Invention: Avoidance Motivation Stimulates Creativity Through Cognitive Effort

    Marieke Roskes;Carsten K. W. De Dreu;Bernard A. Nijstad

  • Personality and creativity: the Dual Pathway to Creativity model and a research agenda

    Matthijs Baas;Marieke Roskes;Daniel Sligte;Bernard A. Nijstad

  • Group creativity: An introduction

    Paul B. Paulus;Bernard A. Nijstad

Frequent Co-Authors

Carsten K. W. De Dreu
Carsten K. W. De Dreu University of Groningen
Wolfgang Stroebe
Wolfgang Stroebe University of Groningen
Onne Janssen
Onne Janssen University of Groningen
Andrew J. Elliot
Andrew J. Elliot University of Rochester
Daan van Knippenberg
Daan van Knippenberg Rice University
Paul B. Paulus
Paul B. Paulus The University of Texas at Arlington
Annelies E.M. van Vianen
Annelies E.M. van Vianen University of Amsterdam
David De Cremer
David De Cremer National University of Singapore
E. Tory Higgins
E. Tory Higgins Columbia University
Eric van Dijk
Eric van Dijk Leiden University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring online psychology degrees can open the door to a wide range of career options in counseling, therapy, and mental health services. Many students are seeking flexible, accelerated pathways to enter the field, especially as demand for qualified counselors grows nationwide.

If you're aiming to become a counselor quickly, several states offer streamlined educational routes. For instance, the shortest path to becoming a counselor in Mississippi highlights state-specific requirements and accelerated tracks for licensure. Similar expedited pathways are available in the Midwest, such as the Missouri fastest counseling programs, which detail fast-tracked degree and certification options.

In other regions, options like Montana accelerated counseling programs make it possible to start your counseling career sooner, especially if you're balancing work or family commitments. Likewise, understanding the shortest path to becoming a counselor in Nebraska can help students minimize time in school while still meeting all professional standards.

With many universities now offering online programs, there are more flexible and efficient options than ever for earning your psychology degree and moving quickly into a rewarding career.

Best Scientists Citing Bernard A. Nijstad

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles