Identity Formation in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Creative Writing in Indonesia

The research revealed that students in English as a foreign language in Indonesia perceived themselves as society members, English as a foreign language learners and creative writers. Students' identities were utilised as creative writing resources for self-expression, blending the Indonesian and English cultures and emotional channels. Through their creative writing, students accepted and rejected the identities ascribed by others. Moreover, their creative writing allowed students to claim and confirm their identities while abiding to the societal expectations towards them. As such, students were empowered and could develop positive learning attitudes. Thus, creative writing practices could be used promote students' identity formation.