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Millar, Garnet W.; Torrance, E. Paul – Understanding Our Gifted, 2002
A 40-year longitudinal study of creativity that began in 1958 in two schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota, found that girls identified as highly creative in elementary school have been fulfilling that potential as adults to a significantly higher degree those who were less creative. Sex role expectations are discussed. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Children, Creative Development, Creativity, Females