The Psychology of Creativity and Why People Create
Discover the science behind the spark of inspiration and the journey to innovation and what drives the creative process
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The Drive to Create
This site is dedicated to understanding the drive to create, not only of artists, writers, musicians, etc, but also of any and all forms of creativity: scientists, teachers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and business people--any one who is creative in their lives, hobbies, or professions. Why did your choose your creative path, what started it, and what keeps it going?
Curious about these questions? Find more information and resources here.
Curious about these questions? Find more information and resources here.
What Drives Your Creativity?
Your input matters! Contribute to our ongoing research by participating in our latest surveys (Creativity, Your Origin Story, and Personality & Meaning). Your unique perspective helps deepen our understanding of the creative process, person, meaning in life, and the drive to create.
CreativityHow creative are you? Take this quick survey to find out! |
Your Origin Story
What experience or event first started you down your path as a creative person (artist, scientist, etc)? Tell us in your own words. |
Personality & MeaningDiscover your unique profile of personality traits and meaning in life by taking these brief surveys |
If the world were clear, art would not exist
–Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus
Meet Gregory J. Feist
Gregory J. Feist, PhD, is a psychologist and professor known for his specialized work in the fields of creativity and personality psychology. With his influential research, Feist contributes to shaping our understanding of the complex relationship between personality traits and creativity. Based at San Jose State University in California, his work continues to drive insight into these fascinating areas of human psychology.
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Featured Work
Explore a range of scholarly contributions by Gregory J. Feist in the realm of psychology of creativity and personality science. Find a compilation of recent articles, books, and book chapters that discuss crucial aspects of these topics. Feist's research extends from the mechanics of creative thinking to the fostering of innovation, along with the intriguing relationships between personality traits and creative behavior.
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Affiliations:
- Professor of Psychology at San Jose State University
- Founding President of the International Society for the Psychology of Science and Technology
- Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Psychology of Science & Technology
- Past-President of APA’s Division 10 (Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity and the Arts)
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