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Peer reviewedRipple, Richard E.; Jaquish, Gail A. – Educational Gerontology, 1981
Explored the relationship among divergent thinking abilities, self-esteem, and personal characteristics of older adults (N=39). Obtained scores for fluency, flexibility and originality of thought, and self-esteem. Results indicated level of education was the best predictor of divergent thinking abilities; self-esteem and age were significantly…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adults, Age, Cognitive Ability
