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The Self and Creativity

Several Constructs in Search of a Theory

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Part of the book series: Perspectives on Individual Differences ((PIDF))

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I was invited by the editors of this volume to write a chapter on “creativity and the self.” Given the vague and slippery nature of these concepts, this is not an easy task—attempting to be heuristic in my creative thinking about creativity. I shall first define creativity and selfhood, then relate creativity to several person variables and psychological processes. I will then critique the literature and offer some suggestions for a new program of research. Last, I will discuss various ways of fostering creativity in people.

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  1. Department of Educational Psychology, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 44242, USA

    E. Thomas Dowd

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  1. Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA

    John A. Glover (Teachers College) (Teachers College)

  2. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

    Royce R. Ronning

  3. Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

    Cecil R. Reynolds

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Dowd, E.T. (1989). The Self and Creativity. In: Glover, J.A., Ronning, R.R., Reynolds, C.R. (eds) Handbook of Creativity. Perspectives on Individual Differences. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-5356-1_14

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