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Generativity and the ArtistSusan A. Lee
Abstract: With the passage into the second half of life, adults are given the opportunity to refine or even reinvent themselves. For many adults moving gracefully from the middle adult years into the "second adulthood," generativity may be a significant feature of the emerging self.1 Generativity is a complex psychosocial construct that includes mentoring, role modeling, and concern for the next generation, which may or may not include one's own children. There is the potential for a unique fit between the role of the artist in society and a hallmark of generativity in the unique potential to also leave lasting gifts in the form of art works. There is an interaction effect between the personal need to be generative and societal pressure or desire. The characteristics of the generative adult may include developmental expectations for meaning seeking, a tangible legacy, new avenues for agency in the world, a re-imagined self, and a vital role in creating community. |
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