An Intellectual Journey: The Path from Creativity in Context to a Social Network Perspective of Creativity

Abstract

Abstract The chapter by Jill Perry-Smith chronicles her intellectual journey which was strongly shaped by her advisor Christina Shalley—both of whom were inspired by Teresa's. In early research Jill and Christina examined Teresa’s idea that intrinsic motivation and resulting creativity might be undermined by evaluation—research which began her focus on examining the “social side of creativity.” Today, inspired by Teresa’s work, Jill has expanded our understanding of how network and social interaction can help and hinder creative efforts.