Critical Thinking Disposition and Scientific Creativity: The Mediating Role of Creative Self-Efficacy |
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Authors: | Ruichao Qiang Qin Han Yongyu Guo Jie Bai Maciej Karwowski |
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Institution: | 1. Central China Normal University;2. Shanxi Normal University;3. Nanjing Normal University;4. University of Wroclaw |
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Abstract: | This study explores the relationship between critical thinking disposition and scientific creativity and examines the hypothesized mediating role played by creative self-concept (trait-like creative self-efficacy). A large sample (N = 1,153) of Chinese high school students filled the Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory and revised trait-like creative self-efficacy scale, and then solved Scientific Creativity Test for Adolescent. Structural equation modeling has demonstrated that students’ critical thinking disposition was positively related to their creative self-concept and scientific creativity, and creative self-concept fully mediated the link between critical thinking disposition and scientific creativity. We discuss these findings in terms of the hypothetical role played by creative self-concept for creative functioning. |
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Keywords: | critical thinking disposition creative self-concept creative self-efficacy scientific creativity |
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