The Creative Self

Part I: Broad considerations

Chapter 1: Toward Untangling Creative Self-Beliefs

• Abstract
• A System of Beliefs
• Definitions and Distinguishing Dimensions
• Measuring Self-Beliefs: Recommendations and New Directions
• Concluding Thoughts

Chapter 2: Considering Creative Self-Efficacy: Its Current State and Ideas for Future Inquiry

• Abstract
• Predictors and Correlates of Creative Self-Efficacy
• The Role of Creative Self-Efficacy
• Emergent Research Questions and Lines of Future Study
• Conclusion

Chapter 3: Creativity and Identity

• Abstract
• Defining Creativity and Identity
• Theoretical Background on Personal Identity
• Empirical Evidence
• Contemporary Research on Creative Identities
• Future Directions

Chapter 4: Creativity and Free Will: Creative Thought Enhances Personal Freedom?

• Abstract
• Two Parallel Stages
• Discussion

Part II: Living a creative life

Chapter 5: Creativity and Identity Formation in Adolescence: A Developmental Perspective

• Abstract
• Creativity and Identity Development in Adolescence
• Creative Thinking Processes Are Involved in Identity Formation
• Creative Commitments Provide Attributes for Self-Definition and Lead to Positive Self-Esteem
• Creativity Gives Outlets for Adaptive Self-Expression
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments

Chapter 6: Self-Construction and Creative “Life Design”

• Abstract
• Self and Identity
• The Self in Counseling Psychology
• The Constructivist Perspective
• Creativity as a Relevant Resource for Self-Construction
• Conclusion

Chapter 7: The Creative Self in Dialogue

• Abstract
• Two Sociocultural Approaches: One Multiple Self
• Inner Dialogues, Creativity, and the Self
• New Avenues for Creativity and Self Research
• Final Note on Reflexivity, Power, and Ethics

Chapter 8: Me, Myself, I, and Creativity: Self-Concepts of Eminent Creators

• Abstract
• The Specificity of a Creator’s Self-Concept
• The Development of Eminent Creators’ Self-Concepts
• Conclusions
• Acknowledgment

Part III: Integrating multiple constructs

Chapter 9: Creativity Is Influenced by Domain, Creative Self-Efficacy, Mindset, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Esteem

• Abstract
• Domain Specificity and Self-Perceptions of Creativity
• Study 1
• Creativity and Self-Related Measures
• Study 2
• Conclusions
• Acknowledgments

Chapter 10: Creativity, Self-Generated Thought, and the Brain’s Default Network

• Abstract
• The Default Network and its Role in Self-Generated Thought
• Brain Networks Underlying Creative Cognition and Artistic Performance
• Default Network and Creative Cognition: Links to Episodic Memory
• Conclusions and Future Directions
• Acknowledgments

Chapter 11: Individual Difference Correlates of Self-Perceptions of Creativity

• Abstract
• Defining Creativity
• Defining Individual Differences
• An Organizing Structure for the Chapter
• Literature Search
• Measures of Creative Self-Perceptions
• Spoiler Alert: The Key Trends—The Power of Openness to Experience and Extraversion
• Self-Perceived Creativity, Neuroticism, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness
• Self-Perceived Creativity and Cognitive Ability
• Summary and Conclusions
• Key Issues, Future Directions, and Research
• Acknowledgments

Chapter 12: Are Implicit Theories of Creativity Domain Specific? Evidence and Implications

• Abstract
• Domain Specificity, Implicit Theories, and Creative Mindsets
• A Taxonomy of Belief Structures
• Domain Specificity in Creative Production
• Evidence of Domain-Specific Implicit Theories
• Evidence of Domain Specificity of Mindsets
• Bringing it Together
• Conclusions

Part IV: Specific considerations

Chapter 13: Creative Self-Efficacy From the Chinese Perspective: Review of Studies in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Chinese Concepts and Measurements of Creative Self-Efficacy
• CSE Studies in China
• CSE Studies in Educational Context
• CSE Studies in Organizational Context
• CSE of the Chinese in Comparison to Other Cultures
• Future Studies
• Conclusions
• Acknowledgment

Chapter 14: Why You are Probably More Creative (and Less Creative) Than You Think

• Abstract

Chapter 15: The Creative Self in Context: Experience Sampling and the Ecology of Everyday Creativity

• Abstract
• Notions of Everyday Creativity
• How Can We Study Everyday Creativity?
• Ecological Momentary Assessment
• The Creative Self in Everyday Environments
• Conclusions
• Acknowledgments

Chapter 16: Leading for Uniqueness: The Role of Uniqueness in Facilitating Creativity in Employees’ Self-Concepts

• Abstract
• Leading for Uniqueness to Realize Creativity
• Activating Follower Need for Uniqueness
• Uniqueness and Forms of Creativity
• Leadership, Uniqueness, and National Culture
• Measuring Need for Uniqueness
• Future Research

Chapter 17: Mind Wandering, Creative Writing, and the Self

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Interviews
• Acknowledging Extended Time
• Developing Trust in Incubation
• Incorporating the Creative Process as a Part of Identity Development
• Recognizing the Positive Impact of Creativity on Overall Well-Being
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments

Part V: New models and perspectives

Chapter 18: The Dynamic Force Before Intrinsic Motivation: Exploring Creative Needs

• Abstract
• Before and Beyond Intrinsic Motivation
• Creative Needs: An Initial Framework
• Next Steps

Chapter 19: Creativity and its Discontents: The Weary Voyager Model of Creativity in Relation to Self

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Perception of Past and Present
• Assembling a Self
• The Weary Voyager Model
• Improving Creativity
• Conclusions

Chapter 20: From Having an Idea to Doing Something With it: Self-Regulation for Creativity

• Abstract
• Revise and Restrategize
• Sustain and Maintain
• Summary and Conclusions
• Acknowledgments

Chapter 21: Creative Mindsets: Prospects and Challenges

• Abstract
• Why Should We Care About Mindsets at All?
• Are Mindsets Self-Beliefs?
• How Many Mindsets and Why Are Two Possible?
• So Who Holds None or Both Mindsets?
• What Shapes Mindsets and How They Change Over Time?
• Discussion: What’s Next in Research on Creative Mindsets?
• Acknowledgment

The Creative Self reviews and summarizes key theories, studies, and new ideas about the role and significance self-beliefs play in one’s creativity. It untangles the interrelated constructs of creative self-efficacy, creative metacognition, creative identity, and creative self-concept. It explores how and when creative self-beliefs are formed as well as how creative self-beliefs can be strengthened. Part I discusses how creativity plays a part in one’s self-identity and its relationship with free will and efficacy. Part II discusses creativity present in day-to-day life across the lifespan. Part III highlights the intersection of the creative self with other variables such as mindset, domains, the brain, and individual differences. Part IV explores methodology and culture in relation to creativity. Part V, discusses additional constructs or theories that offer promise for future research on creativity

• Explores how beliefs about one’s creativity are part of one’s identity
• Investigates the development of self-beliefs about creativity
• Identifies external and personality factors influencing self-beliefs about creativity
• Incorporates worldwide research with cross-disciplinary contributors

Researchers in creativity, personality, and self-identity