Abstract
The purpose of this study was to understand cultural differences and similarities in children's creative characteristics in Korea and Australia. In this cross-cultural research, the Integrative Creativity Test (K-ICT, (13)) with identified validity and reliability for measuring elementary school students' creative ability and creative personality, was taken by 187 participants consisting of 96 students (4 th grade to 6 th grade elementary school students) from Korea and 91 students (4 th grade to 6 th grade elementary school students) from Australia. Through the results of the creativity test, it showed both similarity and diversity according to three school grades and gender in Korean and Australian students. In integrative creativity and creative thinking ability, a significant difference was showed (p .05). The results of gender comparison were very diverse. In the case of girls, sensitive thinking and elaboration in Korean students was better than that of Australia students. However, task commitment and problem solving leadership of Australian students was better than those of Korean students. No significant difference was observed between 6 th graders in creativity. Korean 5 th grader's creative thinking ability wa s better than that of Australian students. But the 4 th grader of Korea student's creativity was better than that of Australian students. Hopefully, this research will help us to contribute to an understanding of cultural differences and similarities of student's creative characteristics in Korea and Australia.
Highlights
People engage in unique thinking because of an intrinsic desire to find new solutions and strategies to resolve either familiar or new challenges
187 participants who consisted of 96 students (4th grade to 6th grade elementary school students) from Korea (Seoul & Anyang) and 91 students (4th grade to 6th grade elementary school students) from Australia (Sydney & Armidale) were sampled in order to investigate the developmental characteristics of creativity
Significant difference was in sensitivity and elaboration of sub-factors of creative thinking ability and curiosity of creative personality (Table 1)
Summary
People engage in unique thinking because of an intrinsic desire to find new solutions and strategies to resolve either familiar or new challenges. The life in 21st century is characterized by uncertainties because of social, economic, and technological changes in the world. The generation will need experiences and expertise in various fields that are not even known yet. The ability to resolve problems creatively enhances constructive and adaptive behavior in these new and demanding environments. Problem solving skills and creativity are crucial for students who are growing up in these fast-changing and dynamic environments
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