“…The stimulation of creativity in individuals improves their functioning at all levels (Sierpina & Cole, 2004). A large number of empirical studies (e.g., Moneta, Amabile, Schatzel, & Kramer, 2010;Okuda, Runco, & Berger, 1991;Torrance & Presbury, 1984;Zhou & George, 2001) confirm the strong relationship between creative activities and individual performance, either in school or in organizations. Their findings indicate that creative activity encourages a sense of competence, purpose, and growth, since "adaptability, flexibility, and coping are inherent in the creative process" (Fisher & Specht, 1999, p. 459).…”