The Effect of Creative Thinking Education in Enhancing Creative Self-Efficacy and Cognitive Motivation

Ahmad Alzoubi, Mohammad Al Qudah, Ismael Albursan, Salaheldin Bakhiet and Adel S Abduljabbar

Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 2016, vol. 6, issue 1, 117

Abstract: This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of creative thinking education on enhancing creative self-efficacy and cognitive motivation. The sample consisted of 44 female students studying childhood education in the Princess Alia University College divided into two groups (experimental and control). The experimental group was taught a unit in creative thinking whereas the control group was not. Data were collected using two tools; first, a creative self-efficacy scale that included two dimensions (self-efficacy in creative thinking and creative performance) and second, a cognitive motivation scale that included three dimensions (curiosity, discovery, and questioning). Data showed significant differences between experimental and control groups in creative self-efficacy and its dimensions, and also in cognitive motivation and two of its dimensions (curiosity and discovery) in favor of the experimental group. No significant difference was found between the two groups in questioning. We recommend embedding creative thinking education in study courses.

Date: 2016
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