Adolescents' conceptions and experiences of creativity

Creativity is no longer synonymous with genius or giftedness. It is now a skill required by everyday people, to varying degrees, for successful participation in current and future societies. An ensuing priority for schools, therefore, is to effectively nurture students' creative potential and abilities in a range of domains. The purpose of this research is to describe, analyse and theorise about: how creativity is conceptualised by adolescents; their creative products and processes; and significant personal, social and environmental factors that influence adolescents' creative development and production. The study employs mixed methods research and uses a case study design.