The Creative Self

Part I: Broad considerations

1. Toward Untangling Creative Self-Beliefs

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

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

3. Creativity and Identity

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

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

• Abstract
• Two Parallel Stages
• Discussion

Part II: Living a creative life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Abstract

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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