Creative We Stand: Exploring the Relationship Between Nationalism, Multicultural Exposure & Creativity

Two studies demonstrate that “glorying” one’s national identity is related to decreased creativity, while feelings of “attachment” to one’s national identity is related to increased creativity. Additionally, study two demonstrates that a “critical attachment” to one’s home nation can help reap the creative benefits of multicultural exposure.

Cathleen E. Clerkin
University of Michigan


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