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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Main Author:	James C. Kaufman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PsychOpen 2017-05-01
Series:	Europe's Journal of Psychology
Subjects:	creativity creativity and mental illness creativity and social justice
Online Access:	http://ejop.psychopen.eu/article/view/1413

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

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