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The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the re lationship of ego-stage development of adults to experiences identified as re-creative for them. Data were obtained from seventy-three women selected from a population of graduate stu dents. It was found that, for the most part, ego-stage development was not reflected in re-creative experiences. However, a statisti cally significant association between ego-stage development and re-creative experiences was found among psychologically mature subjects when they were in a positive, enthusiastic, creative mood before the experience. Under these same conditions, intensity of re-creation was most frequently high. It was concluded that the tendency is to regress to a lower stage of ego development in obtaining re-creation. Maturity and positive dynamic precon dition are contributing factors in gaining re-creation in experi ences of progressive adaptation.

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The Relation of Re-Creative Experience To Ego-Stage Development

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