<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This commentary attempts to address the question of “Why creativity matters?” from the perspective of social psychology, by pointing out processes, which promote creativity while diminishing prejudices. I argue that through enhancing creativity, stereotyping can be reduced which can translate to the further improvement of intergroup relations. The common correlates of low prejudices and creativity supporting this hypothesis, are presented in this paper and comprise: (1) cognitive flexibility, (2) openness to experience and (3) perspective taking. Further, I invoke the existing literature regarding the link between schema-inconsistencies and creativity, which highlights the interrelatedness of these processes, but views creativity as an outcome, rather than a tool for social change. The assumed relationship can be seen as an opening to numerous future research paths, as it can give rise to various detailed questions from the points of view of basic and applied psychology.</p></abstract>

This commentary attempts to address the question of “Why creativity matters?” from the perspective of social psychology, by pointing out processes, which promote creativity while diminishing prejudices. I argue that through enhancing creativity, stereotyping can be reduced which can translate to the further improvement of intergroup relations. The common correlates of low prejudices and creativity supporting this hypothesis, are presented in this paper and comprise: (1) cognitive flexibility, (2) openness to experience and (3) perspective taking. Further, I invoke the existing literature regarding the link between schema-inconsistencies and creativity, which highlights the interrelatedness of these processes, but views creativity as an outcome, rather than a tool for social change. The assumed relationship can be seen as an opening to numerous future research paths, as it can give rise to various detailed questions from the points of view of basic and applied psychology.

Will Becoming More Creative Make us More Tolerant?

Creativity. Theories – Research - Applications

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This commentary attempts to address the question of “Why creativity matters?” from the perspective of social psychology, by pointing out processes, which...

Will Becoming More Creative Make us More Tolerant?

Published Online: Jan 03, 2019

Page range: 170 - 176

Received: Nov 03, 2018

Accepted: Dec 10, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ctra-2018-0015

Keywords
Creativity, Openness, Flexibility, Stereotypes, Prejudice, Interventions

© 2018 Agata Groyecka, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Will Becoming More Creative Make us More Tolerant?

Published Online: Jan 03, 2019

Page range: 170 - 176

Received: Nov 03, 2018

Accepted: Dec 10, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ctra-2018-0015

KeywordsCreativity, Openness, Flexibility, Stereotypes, Prejudice, Interventions

© 2018 Agata Groyecka, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Creativity, Openness, Flexibility, Stereotypes, Prejudice, Interventions