From the Sylvia Plath Effect to Social Justice: Moving Forward With Creativity

The author contrasts an early research passion, creativity and mental illness, with his current interest in creativity and social justice. Kaufman’s initial research revolved around the Sylvia Plath Effect, yet was insensitive to broader implications or concerns. As his thinking about creativity has...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Kaufman, James C.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: PsychOpen 2017
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Editorial
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5450978/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28580020
http://dx.doi.org/10.5964/ejop.v13i2.1413
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Sumario:The author contrasts an early research passion, creativity and mental illness, with his current interest in creativity and social justice. Kaufman’s initial research revolved around the Sylvia Plath Effect, yet was insensitive to broader implications or concerns. As his thinking about creativity has evolved, he is currently more focused on a more positive use for creativity – namely, how creativity can help issues of fairness and equity.

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