<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The article explores the social essence of creativity. Two studies where interactions with others shape the development of creative processes are presented; first, theoretical perspectives on creativity as social process are discussed. The first study analyzes social aspects of creative processes developed during leisure activities. Men and women (N=150) living in Córdoba (Argentina) were interviewed in the research. The second study is a form of biographical research. The sample includes 22 Argentine personalities prominent in the scientific and artistic fields. As a main result, in the two studies we observed that links with family, teachers, peers, colleagues, mentors, tutors and disciples shape the possibilities of developing everyday creativity as well as Big-C creativity. Finally, considerations and suggestions for future research on creativity as a social process are presented. Creativity emerges from dialogues, interactions and practices with others. It is not a solitary process: it involves languages, knowledge and actions that are socially constructed.</p></abstract>

The article explores the social essence of creativity. Two studies where interactions with others shape the development of creative processes are presented; first, theoretical perspectives on creativity as social process are discussed. The first study analyzes social aspects of creative processes developed during leisure activities. Men and women (N=150) living in Córdoba (Argentina) were interviewed in the research. The second study is a form of biographical research. The sample includes 22 Argentine personalities prominent in the scientific and artistic fields. As a main result, in the two studies we observed that links with family, teachers, peers, colleagues, mentors, tutors and disciples shape the possibilities of developing everyday creativity as well as Big-C creativity. Finally, considerations and suggestions for future research on creativity as a social process are presented. Creativity emerges from dialogues, interactions and practices with others. It is not a solitary process: it involves languages, knowledge and actions that are socially constructed.

Creativity is Always a Social Process

Creativity. Theories – Research - Applications

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The article explores the social essence of creativity. Two studies where interactions with others shape the development of creative processes are presented;...

Creativity is Always a Social Process

Pubblicato online: 30 dic 2016

Pagine: 194 - 210

Ricevuto: 12 mar 2016

Accettato: 09 set 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ctra-2016-0013

Parole chiave
Everyday Creativity, Big C Creativity, Leisure, Psychology of Creativity, Context, Interactions

© 2016 Romina Elisondo, published by De Gruyter Open

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

Creativity is Always a Social Process

Pubblicato online: 30 dic 2016

Pagine: 194 - 210

Ricevuto: 12 mar 2016

Accettato: 09 set 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/ctra-2016-0013

Parole chiaveEveryday Creativity, Big C Creativity, Leisure, Psychology of Creativity, Context, Interactions

© 2016 Romina Elisondo, published by De Gruyter Open

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

Parole chiave
Everyday Creativity, Big C Creativity, Leisure, Psychology of Creativity, Context, Interactions