Parental Separation Effects on Children's Divergent Thinking Abilities and Creativity Potential.

Jenkins, Jeanne E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ387632

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Publication Date: 1988

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Parental Separation Effects on Children's Divergent Thinking Abilities and Creativity Potential.

Jenkins, Jeanne E.; And Others

Child Study Journal, v18 n3 p149-59 1988

Investigates the effect of parental separation on the divergent thinking abilities and creativity potential of 116 single- and two-parent family children in grades three through five. Findings indicate a comparable level of divergent thinking between both groups; single-parent children scored significantly higher on creativity potential. (Author/BB)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Comparative Analysis, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Divorce, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Family Structure, One Parent Family, Preadolescents

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New York

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