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Concept mapping-An effective method for identifying diversity and congruity in cognitive style.
Slavi Stoyanov1, Kathryn Jablokow2, Scott R Rosas3
1Open University of the Netherlands, 177, Valkenburgerweg, 6401 DL, Heerlen, The Netherlands.
Evaluation and Program Planning
|September 7, 2016
Summary
Cognitive style significantly impacts group concept mapping (GCM) behavior. Understanding adaptive versus innovative styles helps manage diversity and improve group concept mapping processes.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Educational Technology
- Group Dynamics
Background:
- Cognitive style is often overlooked as a demographic variable in group processes.
- Group concept mapping (GCM) involves collaborative knowledge construction.
- Individual cognitive differences can influence group interactions and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of cognitive style on participant behavior during the GCM process.
- To explore the role of cognitive style in managing diversity within GCM groups.
- To determine if cognitive style should be actively integrated into GCM coordination.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory to classify cognitive styles (adaptive to innovative).
- Analyzed participant behavior across different phases of the group concept mapping process.
- Employed Procrustes analysis to compare concept map configurations between cognitive style groups.
Main Results:
- Adaptive participants generated ideas aligned with established paradigms.
- Innovative participants produced broader ideas that challenged existing structures.
- Procrustes analysis revealed significant dissimilarity in map configurations based on cognitive style.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive style is a crucial factor explaining behavioral diversity in GCM.
- Concept maps can serve as a tool to consolidate individual differences and manage diversity.
- Integrating cognitive style into GCM coordination is recommended for optimizing group performance.
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