Access to data from the 2022 PISA creative thinking assessment (PISA CT) provides a unique opportunity to advance our understanding of gender differences in creativity. However, in addition to the general theoretical and methodological considerations discussed elsewhere in this special issue, there are several matters specific to gender…

This study aimed to adapt the Malevolent Creativity Behavior Scale (MCBS) to Brazilian Portuguese and to estimate validity evidence based on the internal structure and relationships with other variables and reliability. The sample consisted of 382 Brazilians aged between 18 and 71 (M = 32.18, SD = 12.89), of which 68.06% were female. Through the…

Runco Ideational Behavior Scale (RIBS) is a key point in creativity research that focuses on assessing an individual's capacity for creative ideas. However, some literature shows that RIBS measurements in a gender context still do not show a clear picture. This research aims to understand how creativity based on students' gender influences…

This study investigates the impact of video game usage on the creativity of students attending Waldorf schools. The research aims to: (1) analyze daily time spent on video games and its influence on creativity levels, (2) explore the effect of devices used for gaming, (3) identify the most popular game genres among students, and (4) assess the…

The study aimed to investigate the relationship between students' prevailing brain dominance pattern and their level of creative thinking in science. The study sample consisted of 850 ninth-grade students in Jordan selected by the cluster random method. The brain control scale and the test of creative thinking in science were used to collect data.…

This study examined the link between teachers' creative thinking tendencies and their creativity-fostering classroom practices in the context of STEM education. Employing a correlational research design, data were collected from 338 in-service teachers actively integrating STEM approaches into their instruction. Two standardized instruments were…

This study explores gender-based differences in sixth-grade students' potential for mathematical creativity through the interrelated processes of problem solving (PS) and problem posing (PP), grounded in a multidimensional framework of creativity--encompassing fluency, flexibility, and originality. A total of 346 sixth graders from public schools…

This study explored four key factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions: professional attraction, social valuation, entrepreneurial capacity and creative capacity using the Entrepreneurship Intention Model (EIM). It also examined whether sex plays a moderating role in predicting entrepreneurial intentions. The research targeted 265…

Creativity and entrepreneurship are fundamental to the personal and professional development of new generations and for social progress in general. The primary aim of this study was to analyze changes in the creative and entrepreneurial self-efficacy of undergraduates as they progress through university, and to examine whether these trajectories…

Innovation competencies represent critical determinants for human capital development within contemporary organizational frameworks. This empirical investigation proposes a comprehensive theoretical model examining self-regulated learning (SRL) as a foundational mechanism driving innovation skill acquisition among management graduates. The study…

Considering the pivotal role of creativity across various eras and the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in both creative processes and education, this study introduces and provides validity evidence for the AI-assisted Creativity Questionnaire (AICQ). This new 16-item instrument aims to quantify human creative potential in…

Creativity is one of the top skills in today's flat and global society, so creativity development should be one of the priority goals of education. In formal education, the effectiveness of creativity development significantly depends on teachers' beliefs about creativity. This study surveyed 394 Ukrainian teachers to explore their beliefs about…

This study explores the current status of computational thinking (CT) skills among first-year university students and examines whether any differences exist across genders, geographic backgrounds and academic disciplines with programming learning experience given the growing interest in computational thinking (CT) in recent years. It also…

This study examines the influence of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education on nurturing creativity and innovation among middle school students in Pakistan. A total of 164 students participating in diverse STEM programs nationwide provided data through a comprehensive questionnaire addressing demographics, perceptions,…

Background/purpose: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is becoming increasingly important in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), due to the country's rapid economic expansion and the demand for STEM-qualified graduates. Curriculum creators and policymakers have realized the importance of integrating STEM education at…