Research on Сreativity in the Project and Innovative Activities of a Psychologist

Abstract

The purpose of the article. The study aims to analyze creativity as an inte­grative component of a psychologist’s project-innovation activity.

Methods of the research. In order to accomplish the proposed tasks, the following scientific research methods were used: theoretical analysis, generalization, conceptual provisions, comparison, systematization, interview, and questionnaire.

The results of the research. The creative approach in the professional ac­tivity of a psychologist is described by us as the ability to generate new ideas in the context of various types of activities. It is based on creative activity, super­situationality, the ability to think associatively and broadly, the ability to see ex­traordinary logical connections between certain aspects of activity. The creative potential of a person is considered as an integrative property that characterizes the ability to creative self-realization and is manifested in talent and giftedness. These components are necessary for the performance of various types of psy­chologist’s activities.

In the practice of psychologist’s work, different types of project innovative activities are observed: a) professional startup projects; b) problem-oriented activity; c) organizational and managerial actions; d) creative innovative prac­tice; e) research projects; e) social and volunteer projects. Professional startup projects are important for psychological professionals as a primary basis of pro­fessional activity aimed at finding a new professional niche. Problem-oriented activity is important in dealing with psychological problems of clients. Organiza­tional and management projects are to develop new strategies for working with colleagues within the framework of supervisory activities and the implementa­tion of support programs. Creative and innovative practice is implemented in the context of new professional activities. Scientific research is focused on a creative approach to experiments. Social and volunteer projects help to creatively com­bine professional practice with social initiatives.

To find out the levels of creativity in professional psychologists the question­naire “Creativity in Different Types of Activities” was developed to determine the levels of creativity in professional activities, which allowed determining the peculiarities of this quality in psychological profile specialists.

Conclusions. Having summarized the main points on the study of psycholo­gists’ creativity, we noted that higher rates of creativity were established by the “Problem-oriented activity”, “Creative innovative practice” criteria. At the same time, the most difficult for creative self-realization were “Professional startup projects”; “Organizational and Management Projects; and Research Projects. This is manifested in startup projects, interaction with clients and colleagues within the framework of organizational, managerial and research projects. With this in mind, we express our conviction that the work in this area requires in­creased attention.