Cognitive Creative Abilities and Self-Esteem across the Adult Life-Span.

Jaquish, Gail A.; Ripple, Richard E.

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ERIC Number: EJ244474

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981

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Cognitive Creative Abilities and Self-Esteem across the Adult Life-Span.

Jaquish, Gail A.; Ripple, Richard E.

Human Development, v24 n2 p110-19 1981

Explored the relationship between divergent thinking and self-esteem across the adult lifespan. Subjects from 18 to 84 years of age responded to a self-esteem inventory and an exercise in divergent thinking. Self-esteem predicted divergent thinking across age groups, whereas age differences accounted for little variance in divergent thinking. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adult Development, Age Differences, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Middle Aged Adults, Older Adults, Postsecondary Education, Self Esteem

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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