Features of the development of creativity in adolescence

Of particular importance is the development of creativity in adolescence. During this period, a "specialized" creativity is formed on the basis of "general" creativity: the ability to create connected with a certain sphere of human activity, as its "downside", complement and alternative. At this stage, a particularly important role is played by a professional role model, support for family and peers. But most importantly, the young man defines for himself the "perfect model" of the creator, which he seeks to imitate (down to identification). The second phase ends with the denial of our own imitative products and the negative attitude towards the former ideal. The individual either delays in the phase of imitation forever, or moves on to original creativity. However, in the course of socialization, very specific relationships are established between the creative personality and the social environment.