Peak Periods of Creative Growth Across the Lifespan

Creative Processes in Children's Musical Compositions: A Review of the Literature

“…However, continued research is needed if creativity is to become an integral part of music education. Dacey (1989) suggested that there are peak periods of creative growth across the lifespan. He stated two major points of view on creativity: psychoanalytic and humanist.…”

“…In other words, success of the product appears to be dependent upon the nature of the process" (Kratus, 1991, p. 102). Based on the studies of Kratus (1989), Dacey (1989), and Hassler (1991), it would be interesting to know what percentage of each age group was categorized as having successful compositions and what processes each age group had in common. DeLorenzo (1989) investigated the problem-solving processes of sixth-grade students in a general music class setting.…”

Enhancing creativity in young children: Strategies for teachers

“…For others (Dacey, 1989;Lesner & Hillman, 1983;Bakes, etd., 1980) peak periods of the creative growth across the lifespan have been examined. Dacey (1989) proposes that period one (0 to 5 years) is one of these peak periods.…”

“…Many researchers (Lubeck & Bidell, 1989;Burns, 1989;Dacey, 1989) have argued that creativity can be integrated within Piaget's general framework. For example, where cognition and the creative process would not be considered two domains with separate sets of principles and phenomena.…”

“…Dacey (1989) proposes that period one (0 to 5 years) is one of these peak periods. He goes on further to argue that in fact the first year and a half of life is the most crucial due to the amount of development during that time with regards to the microneuron growth in the brain.…”