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Influence of play on creative thinking.

S Berretta1, G Privette

  • 1Fayetteville State University, NC 28301-4298.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|October 1, 1990
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Flexible play significantly boosts creative thinking in children more than structured activities. This study found no gender differences in how play type affects creative development in fourth graders.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Creative Studies

Background:

  • Play is crucial for child development, influencing cognitive and social skills.
  • Understanding the impact of different play structures on creativity is essential for educational practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the immediate effects of flexible versus highly structured play on creative thinking in fourth-grade children.
  • To compare the influence of flexible and structured activities across art, drama, and playground settings.

Main Methods:

  • 184 fourth-grade students participated in either flexible or highly structured play activities.
  • Creative thinking was assessed using the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) post-activity.
  • Activities included art, drama, and playground-based tasks.

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Main Results:

  • Children engaging in flexible play demonstrated significantly higher creative thinking scores than those in structured play.
  • No significant differences in the impact of play structure on creative thinking were found between boys and girls.

Conclusions:

  • Flexible play environments appear more conducive to fostering immediate creative thinking gains in children.
  • Findings suggest a need to incorporate more flexible play opportunities within educational curricula to enhance creativity.