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Preface

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 July 2023

James C. Kaufman
James C. Kaufman
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University of Connecticut
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This brief introduction outlines the book to follow, which will cover both core creativity scholarship and how the construct is linked to positive outcomes. The purpose of the present book is to offer an array of benefits related to creativity in order to help articulate the specific value of promoting, nurturing, and investing in creativity. The five components of the Creativity Advantage model are introduced for the first time: self-insight, healing, connection, drive, and legacy.

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creative peoplecreativityoptimismpositive outcomespositive psychology
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The Creativity Advantage , pp. ix - xi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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  • Preface
  • James C. Kaufman, University of Connecticut
  • Book: The Creativity Advantage
  • Online publication: 27 July 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009244541.001
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  • Preface
  • James C. Kaufman, University of Connecticut
  • Book: The Creativity Advantage
  • Online publication: 27 July 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009244541.001
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  • Preface
  • James C. Kaufman, University of Connecticut
  • Book: The Creativity Advantage
  • Online publication: 27 July 2023
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009244541.001
Available formats
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