The Factor Structure of the Figural Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking: A Meta-Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Issue 4 (2nd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Said-Metwaly, Sameh; Fernández-Castilla, Belén; Kyndt, Eva; Van den Noortgate, Wim
• Is Part Of: Creativity research journal. Volume 30:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 352
• Page End: 360
• Publication Date: 2018-10-02
• Subjects: Creative ability -- Periodicals; 153.3505
• DOI: 10.1080/10400419.2018.1530534
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-0419

Abstract

Abstract : To investigate the factor structure of the Figural Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (Figural TTCT), a meta-confirmatory factor analysis was performed. A sample of 33 correlation matrices from 26 studies ( Nindividuals = 6, 982) was included in the meta-analysis. Four different factor models previously presented in the literature were tested to determine which model fits the data best. The results supported a 2-factor structure model in which fluency and originality subscales loaded on the innovative factor; elaboration, abstractness of titles, and resistance to premature closure subscales loaded on the adaptive factor. Implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research are discussed.