Nicola Holt Nicola.Holt@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Psychology
Schizotypy: A creative advantage?
Holt, Nicola J
Authors
Contributors
Oliver Mason
Editor
Gordon Claridge
Editor
Abstract
Considering different types of creativity and different traits of schizotypy, this chapter reviews the evidence for a link between the two. It is argued that there are multiple connections between schizotypy and creativity, some direct and some indirect, some potentially facilitating creativity, and others inhibiting it. Ultimately, a dual-factor model is proposed, where positive schizotypy plus adaptive factors (such as intelligence and resilience) best predict creativity (especially in the arts). However, further research is required to specify parameters and mechanisms.
Citation
Holt, N. J. (2015). Schizotypy: A creative advantage?. In O. Mason, & G. Claridge (Eds.), Schizotypy: New Dimensions (197-214). Oxford: Routledge
| Publication Date | Jun 11, 2015 |
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| Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
| Pages | 197-214 |
| Series Title | Behavioural Science Research Monographs Series: Advances in Mental Health Research |
| Book Title | Schizotypy: New Dimensions |
| ISBN | 9780415722032 |
| Keywords | schizotypy, creativity, mental health, personality, arts, well-being |
| Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/832828 |
| Publisher URL | http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415722032/ |
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