Implicit Theories of Creativity in Higher Education: A Constructivist Study. Issue 3 (3rd July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pavlović, Jelena; Maksić, Slavica
• Is Part Of: Journal of constructivist psychology. Volume 32:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 254
• Page End: 273
• Publication Date: 2019-07-03
• Subjects: Personal construct theory -- Periodicals; Constructivism (Psychology) -- Periodicals; 150.1985
• DOI: 10.1080/10720537.2018.1477639
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1072-0537

Abstract

Abstract : A qualitative constructivist study was conducted to explore university teachers' implicit theories of creativity. The aim of the study was to understand how university teachers (NL = 46) define creativity and perceive its manifestations and development. University teachers' conceptions of creativity were elicited using the Implicit Theories of Creativity Questionnaire (ITC-Q). The qualitative analysis resulted in five types of implicit theories of creativity and its development: individualistic theories, activity theories, result-oriented theories, relational theories, and growth theories. By including a new theoretical position, target group, and a methodological framework, the study broadened the dialogue about creativity and its development in higher education.