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A new method for training creativity: narrative as an alternative to divergent thinking
Angus Fletcher1, Mike Benveniste1
1Project Narrative, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|March 10, 2022
Summary
This study introduces a novel narrative theory for creativity training, moving beyond traditional divergent thinking. This approach better aligns with how children and adults create, aiming for improved innovation and problem-solving skills.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Creativity is vital for innovation, growth, and resilience, driving significant global investment in training.
- Current creativity training relies on divergent thinking, which has limitations and fails to align with many creative processes.
- Concerns exist regarding divergent thinking's effectiveness for children and adult creatives, and its impact on creative output.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an alternative approach to creativity training grounded in narrative theory.
- To explore neural processes distinct from divergent thinking for enhanced creative development.
- To address limitations in current creativity research and training methodologies.
Main Methods:
- Developed a narrative theory of creativity training.
- Illustrated training and assessment methods with real-world examples.
- Applied the theory to diverse contexts including military, corporate, and academic settings.
Main Results:
- The narrative approach offers a framework for creativity training that differs from divergent thinking.
- Examples demonstrate practical application and assessment of the narrative creativity training.
- The theory provides potential solutions for gaps in understanding child creativity and innovation.
Conclusions:
- A narrative theory of creativity training offers a promising alternative to divergent thinking.
- This approach can enhance understanding of creativity in children and scientific innovation.
- It may also shed light on artificial intelligence's limitations in replicating human creativity.
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