Criteria Of Creativity Research Articles

Creativity and Creative Subject in the Field of Social Communications: modern understanding and basic characteristics (part I)

The article examines the dynamics of creativity perception in successive attempts to study its interpretations in the social sciences and proposes a social and communicative approach to understanding the categories of creativity and the creative subject. The authors analyze the approaches to defining creativity in various research paradigms, which shows the applicability of the socio-communicative approach with a critical view on socio-psychological and sociological definitions of creativity. The text represents the discussion of the criteria and features of creativity and consider the main parameters and criteria of creativity as a communicative phenomenon. The authors propose a new understanding of the concept of creativity and explain it through three related concepts: (1) creative process, (2) creative subject and (3) creative product. At the end, the authors substantiate the typology of creative products and discuss the essence of the consumer value of creative products, highlighting its rational and emotional dimensions.

PECULIARITIES OF ECOLOGICALLY ORIENTED RECREATIONAL COMPLEXES OF EUROPE

The demand for safe recreation conditions is growing every day. Therefore, hotels, lodges which acquire ecological characteristics, improving the interiors of the premises, the exterior of the territories, causing green areas and growing organic products, supporting the ideas of resource conservation and remediation of territories. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the most successful tourism eco-projects in Europe, to identify environmental criteria that attract vacationers and improve the quality of the environment, to evaluate the service, natural attraction and creativity of holiday destinations, to make a comparative description of hotels and resorts located in different natural areas. Service, proximity to nature and the satisfaction of visitors with interaction of nature, design of the exterior and interior, the availability of exclusive decor items, and non-standard leisure activities are the three important criteria for choosing a hotel or resort today. These three criteria were studied by the method of manual analysis of visitor reviews. Most often vacationers mention natural beauty, somewhat less often – service, and quite rarely – creativity in the design and organization of recreation. For the first time, the most successfully functioning ecological resorts in Europe are divided into groups by location and natural resources. The requirements for resorts that are popular among the visitors have been formed. The criteria of service, natural advantages and creativity in different groups are compared.

Gender differences in the development of imagination of younger schoolchildren

The article emphasizes the need to develop the imagination of younger schoolchildren as an important factor in the formation of their creative personality. It is emphasized that primary school age is a sensitive period for the development of imagination, and therefore the task of a modern primary school is to use a period favorable for the development of this mental function. The article presents a theoretical justification and an empirical study of gender differences in the development of the imagination of younger schoolchildren. It is noted that the problem of gender differences in the creative potential of an individual does not have an unambiguous solution. The views of scientists regarding gender differences in creativity differ. Some deny the differences between men and women, others show the superiority of people of different sexes according to different criteria of creativity, and some find, according to the criteria of creativity, between the opposite sexes more in common than different. The analysis of scientific sources on the problem of gender differences shows that the development of creativity is influenced by many factors, both biological and sociocultural. In comparative studies of the creativity of boys and girls, three main directions can be distinguished: psychometric studies of differences in the development of fantasy depending on gender; possible biological determinants of these differences; description of socio-psychological mechanisms related to gender socialization, the influence of gender stereotypes, the assimilation of gender roles, which affect the differences in the development of the fantasy of boys and girls. On the basis of empirical research, the influence of gender on the development of fantasy in younger schoolchildren was revealed. Statistically significant differences were established between indicators of verbal fantasy criteria in boys and girls. All of them were higher in boys, in particular, according to the criterion of productivity 2,20 versus 2,01 (р≤0,05), according to the criterion of flexibility 1,62 versus 1,32 (р≤0,01) and according to the integral index of fantasy 7,71 versus 7,00 (р≤0,05). It was found that elementary school boys have a slightly better developed verbal imagination than girls. At the same time, indicators of criteria of non-verbal fantasy turned out to be higher in girls, although the differences are not statistically significant. At the same time, gender differences were found in the creation of fantasy images by younger schoolchildren. It was found that the content of drawings and fairy tales, the nature of their depiction and creation is influenced by the gender of the child.

Integral assessment of football team tactics

The purpose of the research was to develop a methodology of control and determine the indicators of integral assessment of competitive performance by various tactical game models of highly qualified football club teams. Material and methods. In the period of 2018-2023, 110 games of the leading European club teams and 46 games of the football team "Dynamo" (Kyiv) were analyzed with regard to the tactical models of the games "A", "B", "C", "D". Specific coefficients were determined in the phase of passing and possession of the ball, which constituted an integral assessment of competitive performance. The assessment of attacks and goalscoring situations, the realization of pressing, the effectiveness of players' interaction in the phase of picking up the ball, as well as the criteria of creativity and game combinations were taken into account. Results. An integral assessment methodology of the competitive performance of football club teams has been developed, consisting of 10 specific coefficients: high pressing coefficient; high pressing efficiency factor, low pressing efficiency factor, coefficient of ball picking efficiency, ball interceptions efficiency coefficient, penetration attack efficiency coefficient, successful penetration attack efficiency coefficient, goalscoring situation coefficient, the creativity and the combinability coefficients. The first five coefficients characterize the team's play in the phase of picking up the ball, the other five – in the phase of ball control on the field. The determined indicators of the integral assessment of the competitive performance of the leading European club teams according to different tactical models of the game are as follows: model "A" - 5.95±0.32 points; model "B" - 5.35±0.29 points; model "C" - 5.57±0.47 points; model "D" - 5.14±0.33 points. Conclusions. The integral assessment of competitive performance allows to provide effective control of interaction of players of a club football team in the phases of picking up and possession of the ball.

Analisis Kreativitas Peserta Didik Kelas 4 SD Dalam Pembelajaran Menggambar Perspektif

This research aims to analyze the creativity of 4th grade elementary school students in learning perspective drawing. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. This research wasconducted at SD 2 Dersalam, 10 November 2023. The subjects used as respondents for this research were grade 4 at SD 2 Dersalam. The data collection techniques used in this research are observation and documentation. The data analysis used is descriptive qualitative. The analysis results obtained from student drawing documentation meet the creativity criteria of high creativity, medium creativity, low creativity and show that drawing using perspective techniques is able to hone students’ creativity, because they are able to be creative according to their own creativity.

Creativity, Expectancy Violations, and Impression Formation: Effects of Novelty and Appropriateness in Online Dating Profile Texts

ABSTRACT This experimental study investigates how novelty and appropriateness – the two criteria of creativity – affect impressions formed of online dating profile owners. More specifically, it examines how both criteria influence perceived romantic attractiveness, and whether expectancy violations and person perceptions (i.e., originality and oddness) mediate these effects. Participants (N = 295) were members of a dating platform who were presented with dating profile texts that met one or both criteria: (a) not novel and appropriate, (b) novel and appropriate, or (c) novel and inappropriate. In line with the expectations, results show that novel texts are less expected, and that their writers are perceived as more original and, in turn, as more romantically attractive. Writers of novel and non-novel texts are evaluated as equally attractive though, suggesting that appropriateness is a stronger determinant of romantic attractiveness. That is, novel texts that are inappropriate violate expectations more negatively than those that are appropriate, increasing oddness and, accordingly, decreasing romantic attractiveness. Findings suggest that novelty and appropriateness are two important creativity dimensions that explain effects of dating profile texts on impression formation. Moreover, we show that the expectancy violations theory is a useful framework to study creativity and impression formation in online dating.

The effect of mind mapping assignment on creative thinking skills and biology concepts mastery in Senior High School

This study aims to ascertain how grade XI students at SMAN 8 Mataram's mind mapping assignment affects their capacity for original thought and their grasp of biological ideas. On samples chosen by random sampling, this study employed a pretest-posttest control group design and a quasi-experiment. While written assessments in multiple-choice questions were used to get information on topic mastery, mind-mapping assignments were used to gather information on students' creative thinking abilities. The findings demonstrated that mind-mapping exercises significantly impacted students' comprehension of biological topics and enhanced their capacity for creative thought, moving them from less creative to highly creative criteria. Pearson correlation test results showed a positive relationship between creative thinking skills and students' mastery of biological concepts in the medium correlation category. Mind mapping assignment has a positive influence in improving creative thinking skills and mastery of biological concepts of high school students, where students become more creative by simply connecting their prior knowledge with subsequent knowledge.

Regional Creative Capacity and Creative Tourism Development. The Case of Cultural Associations in Peripheral Areas

Creative Capacity (RCC) is a dynamic research topic that integrates authentic creativity, indigenous knowledge, innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking. RCC is a valuable tool for regional policy makers to achieve economic growth, tourism development, and social cohesion in peripheral areas. Cultural Associations, especially in remote areas, serve as “authentic organizations” related to local culture and traditions that support regional uniqueness, identity, and authenticity, and foster creative capacity through various cultural activities (non-typical museums, local cultural events and festivals, revival of customs, rituals, gastronomy, craft etc.). Nowadays, tourists are increasingly seeking “authentic” cultural tourism experiences that require active participation and co-creation in the community’s customs and manifestations. Therefore, cultural associations can be examined within the broader perspective of creative tourism. The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the dynamics of cultural associations can function as a mechanism to encourage creative tourism in peripheral communities, using four creativity criteria: people, process, product, and environment. The study also aims to examine networking opportunities of cultural associations based on three criteria: administrative, spatial and functional, and to propose novel local creative tourism networks. The qualitative research method employed is a case study approach with structured observation, document analysis, and in-depth interviews with nineteen Cultural Associations in the Regional Unit of Rodopi in Northern Greece. Research findings reveal a strong potential for the development of creative tourism in the broader area with highlighted perspectives and options for further action, while emphasizing the need for networking of cultural associations.

Application of the PjBL (Project Based Learning) Learning Model to Increase Creativity and Student Learning Outcomes on the Topic of the Solar System Class 7

Abstract: The research focused on the variables of creativity and learning outcomes to determine their improvement in the classroom. The research method used is PTK which starts from the stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The subject of this research was carried out by 32 students in class VII. The research instrument to determine the increase in creativity is carried out by using a learning creativity questionnaire at the beginning and end of the activity, a diagnostic test and a posttest for learning outcomes in each cycle implementation process. This type of research action used the stages of pre-cycle, cycle 1, and cycle 2. The results of the research on student creativity in the pre-cycle were 18.75% of students having good creativity criteria, as many as 81.25% of students had fairly good creativity criteria. Then the research was carried out and the results of student creativity in postgraduate as much as 6.25% had very good creativity criteria, 53.11% had good creativity criteria, and 40.63% had pretty good creativity criteria. Student learning outcomes show that in the pre-cycle 37.50% of students complete, in cycle 1 as many as 81% of students complete, and in cycle 2 as much as 100% of students complete. It can be seen that student learning outcomes have increased.

ТРИЗ-технология как инструмент развития творческого мышления в системе иноязычной подготовки студентов-иностранцев неязыковых специальностей

The paper aims to substantiate that the use of TRIZ technology (the theory of inventive problem solving) has a high methodological potential, since it contributes to a deeper analysis of the situation under study, activates critical, logical and creative thinking and also promotes the formation of students’ communicative skills through teamwork. The paper describes the prerequisites for the development of TRIZ pedagogy, within the framework of which the authors elaborated an algorithm for stimulating foreign students’ creative thinking in foreign language classes. The algorithm was tested in the 2021/2022 academic year at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and proved its effectiveness by demonstrating an increase in the indicators of creativity criteria (productivity, originality, curiosity, accuracy) and positive dynamics of interaction in the study group. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the elaboration of the algorithm for teaching foreign students English based on TRIZ technology. As a result, it was proved that the described and tested algorithm, consisting of the following steps: (1) warming up, (2) analysis, (3) reflection, (4) generation, (5) selection, (6) summary, can be used for teaching English in order to develop creative thinking.

A Creative Approach for the Architectural Technology: Using the ExtrArtis Model to Regenerate the Built Environment

In the context of cultural heritage reuse, creative businesses can play the role of activators of sustainable transition processes in the built environment. The exercise of the functions by creative enterprises can improve actions of regeneration of local identity, values, and built heritage. The aim is to demonstrate that creative enterprises are strategic industries able to activate actions of custody and cultural heritage valorization, proposing themselves on the territory as culture-led regeneration tools. The methodology discusses integrated strategies that intervene in the systemic criticalities of cities to regenerate tangible and intangible cultural heritage through multidimensional, multi-actor, and multicriteria approaches, matching community and the built environment. The result concerns the identification of a system of actor issues and creative criteria using the ExtrArtis© model, a transformative driver that constitutes a creative class as the guardian of the genius loci.

Literary Competence and Creativity in Secondary Students

Literary competence (LC) is the ability or capacity to produce and interpret literary texts. It has usually been assumed to have a close relationship with creativity, that is, the ability to find original and appropriate ideas in a specific context, although this relationship has rarely been analyzed empirically. This study tries to fill this gap by investigating the relationship between literary competence and creativity in adolescence and exploring which components of LC are especially relevant to the different criteria for creativity. A total of 193 first-year Obligatory Secondary Education (ESO) students and eight teachers of this educational level participated in the study. The students completed various LC and creativity tests, and the teachers evaluated their students’ LC according to their own professional criteria. The results show that the relationship between LC and creativity is significant, and it is especially intense in the case of literary creativity. Literary knowledge and the attitude toward literature are especially related to creativity. Among the criteria for creativity, flexibility seems to be especially sensitive to LC. No significant gender differences were found on the creativity measures, but differences were found in the teachers' assessment of LC. Finally, the results are discussed in terms of their implications for Secondary Education.

Study a model to evaluate the leadership capacity of young business leaders in Quang Binh province

The objective of this study is to study a model to evaluate the leadership capacity of young business leaders in Quang Binh province. Through primary and secondary data collection methods and expert methods, the article assessed the current situation of developing young enterprises in Quang Binh, and at the same time identified the necessity of criteria for assessing leadership capacity of young business leaders in Quang Binh province, thereby proposing the attitude-skill-knowledge (ASK) model for assessing the capacity of young business leaders in Quang Binh province. The proposed ASK - LOYQB (Leader of young business in Quang Binh) model includes 27 criteria, in which creativity criteria (quality groups), knowledge criteria on leadership, business management (knowledge groups), decision-making skills criteria, the criteria of relationship-building skills, and the criteria of listening skills (skill groups) are the most necessary criteria to evaluate the leadership capacity of young business leaders in Quang Binh province. This research is an important basis to improve the quality of human resources of enterprises, entrepreneurs, and start-up, contributing to the successful implementation of the resolution of the Quang Binh Provincial Party Congress, session XVII, term 2020-2025.

Evolving Fuzzy logic Systems for creative personalized Socially Assistive Robots

Socially Assistive Robots (SARs) are increasingly used in dementia and elderly care. In order to provide effective assistance, SARs need to be personalized to individual patients and account for stimulating their divergent thinking in creative ways. Rule-based fuzzy logic systems provide effective methods for automated decision-making of SARs. However, expanding and modifying the rules of fuzzy logic systems to account for the evolving needs, preferences, and medical conditions of patients can be tedious and costly. In this paper, we introduce EFS4SAR, a novel Evolving Fuzzy logic System for Socially Assistive Robots that supports autonomous evolution of the fuzzy rules that steer the behavior of the SAR. EFS4SAR combines traditional rule-based fuzzy logic systems with evolutionary algorithms, which model the process of evolution in nature and have shown to result in creative behaviors. We evaluate EFS4SAR via computer simulations on both synthetic and real-world data. The results show that the fuzzy rules evolved over time are not only personalized with respect to the personal preferences and therapeutic needs of the patients, but they also meet the following criteria for creativity of SARs: originality and effectiveness of the therapeutic tasks proposed to the patients. Compared to existing evolving fuzzy systems, EFS4SAR achieves similar effectiveness with higher degree of originality.

INCREASING THE CREATIVITY OF NATURAL SCIENCES IN THE WATER CYCLE MATERIALS THROUGH A CONTEXTUAL APPROACH IN GRADE 5 MI YAA BUNAYYA

The aims of this study were: To increase the creativity of science learning on the water cycle material through a contextual approach to fifth-grade students at MI Yaa Bunayya. This type of research is a class action research of 2 cycles. Each cycle consists of 4 stages: planning, implementation of the action, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were fifth-grade students at MI Yaa Bunayya. Data collection techniques using observation. There is an increase in student creativity, as indicated by the rise in student attitudes when participating in learning in each cycle. Cycle I, with a percentage of 65%, includes sufficient criteria. Cycle II obtained a percentage of 8 7.5% with creativity criteria very good. Contextual can increase the creativity of science learning on the water cycle material through a contextual approach to grade 5 MI Yaa Bunayya

Creative Thinking in the Architecture Design Studio: Bibliometric Analysis and Literature Review

It is increasingly important for researchers and educators to find effective ways to stimulate students’ creativity. In design education, the specificity of design, defined as open-ended problems and ill-defined problems, provides a special opportunity to improve creativity. Nevertheless, design education itself encounters other issues concerning creativity, such as not specifying in detail what creative design pedagogy should be. Thus, a comprehensive review of existing studies is needed to guide research in this field better. We used bibliometric analysis to provide information on literature statistics of the 658 articles published in design research–related journals between 1982 and 2022. An in-depth review of the 36 selected articles revealed the existing research on the design studio to investigate creativity from three perspectives: (1) creativity criteria and evaluation, (2) idea generation and development, and (3) pedagogy in the design studio. This study provides a roadmap for global educators and researchers focusing on pedagogy that enhances students’ creativity in the design studio.

FORMATION OF CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF STUDENTS OF FACULTIES OF ARTS IN MODERN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

The article actualizes the search for new approaches and ways to solve the problem of forming the creative potential of future teachers of the arts. The urgency of the research problem is determined by the fact that in the scientific literature there is no established definition and understanding of the concept of creative potential and unambiguous criteria, qualitative indicators of this phenomenon, evaluation criteria in the context of creative activity. The purpose of the article is to highlight the essence of the creative potential of the individual and to generalize the views of scientists on its formation in students of art faculties of higher education institutions of pedagogical profile. The methods of the research – theoretical analysis, comparison, systematization of scientific sources, scientific generalization. With the help of the marked methods the author has conducted a theoretical analysis of the problem of forming the creative potential of students of art faculties of higher education institutions, generalization of views of modern scientists on understanding the essence of creative potential in psychological, cultural, pedagogical aspects. It has been established that the concepts of "creative potential", "creative competence" and "creative personality" in the educational process of higher education institutions should be considered in the conjunction. The formation of creative potential of future professionals in modern research has been considered in the context of personality development. It has been found that the problem of forming the creative potential of future teachers involves the development of personal qualities of students, and needs its solution from the first steps of their education in a higher education institution by non-standard methods of pedagogical influence. The solution of the outlined problem provides meeting the needs of the unsub in self-development, creative self-realization. The approaches, directions and means of realization of this phenomenon in higher education institutions have been presented in the article. The author's outline of the importance of forming the creative potential of students of art faculties in the process of their preparation for artistic activity and the content of the education process which ensures their readiness for future professions is the result of the study.

Architecture and the imaginary: text stimulus to improve students' creativity with nonlinear design process

PurposeThis study aims to examine whether a text stimulus could enhance students' imagination and thus enhance their creativity in the architectural design studio. The assumption is that adopting the text stimulus in the conceptual design stage would support students' imagination through a nonlinear design process, and ultimately produce the creative values of design outcomes.Design/methodology/approachA curriculum that adopts a text stimulus was developed and used for first-year university students. The aim was to implement an architectural setting to stimulate students' imagination with a framework for creativity evaluation. The study focused not only on the design process that characterizes the generation of concepts and ideas, but also on the processes related to the creative practices that students need for developing their own expression methods to solve problems they encounter.FindingsThe results show that design education that emphasizes the imaginary could enhance students' creative thinking, thus leading to creative design. As a training tool in the design studio, the diversity of interpretation following the text stimulus was revealed to provoke a nonlinear design process and to eventually enhance students' originality, differential and inventiveness, which are associated with the creativity criteria for evaluation.Originality/valueThe study explores the translation of imaginary spaces from text into spatial design as a conceptual tool in order to characterize and support creativity throughout design education in the architectural design studio.

LSD and creativity: Increased novelty and symbolic thinking, decreased utility and convergent thinking.

Controversy surrounds psychedelics and their potential to boost creativity. To date, psychedelic studies lack a uniform conceptualization of creativity and methodologically rigorous designs. This study aimed at addressing previous issues by examining the effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) on creativity using multimodal tasks and multidimensional approaches. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study, 24 healthy volunteers received 50 μg of LSD or inactive placebo. Near drug peak, a creativity task battery was applied, including pattern meaning task (PMT), alternate uses task (AUT), picture concept task (PCT), creative metaphors task (MET) and figural creativity task (FIG). Creativity was assessed by scoring creativity criteria (novelty, utility, surprise), calculating divergent thinking (fluency, originality, flexibility, elaboration) and convergent thinking, computing semantic distances (semantic spread, semantic steps) and searching for data-driven special features. LSD, compared to placebo, changed several creativity measurements pointing to three overall LSD-induced phenomena: (1) 'pattern break', reflected by increased novelty, surprise, originality and semantic distances; (2) decreased 'organization', reflected by decreased utility, convergent thinking and, marginally, elaboration; and (3) 'meaning', reflected by increased symbolic thinking and ambiguity in the data-driven results. LSD changed creativity across modalities and measurement approaches. Three phenomena of pattern break, disorganization and meaning seemed to fundamentally influence creative cognition and behaviour pointing to a shift of cognitive resources 'away from normal' and 'towards the new'. LSD-induced symbolic thinking might provide a tool to support treatment efficiency in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ARTISTIC AND ACTIVITY CRITERION OF FORMATION OF CREATIVITY OF A CHILD OF PRESCHOOL AGE BY MEANS OF A MODERN ARTISTPLAYER

The article analyzes the contemporaneity and relevance of the point of creation of preschool children. In the framework of scientific and pedagogical research, creativity considers as a qualitative change in human ability that corresponds to the psychophysical and psycho-emotional processes of the preschool period of personality formation. With the help of the conducted experimental work based on children’s preschool institutions of Poltava region, the art-activity criterion of creativity of children of 5-7 years with the involvement of modern art-game material has been revealed. Particular attention has been paid to modern scientific research, which is devoted to the matter of children’s creativity, which is developing in creative activities. As a result of experimental work, we identified indicators of artistic and creative criteria of creativity of preschool children, namely the indicator of artistic and game literacy, the indicator of artistic and playful actions, and the indicator of improvisation and creative activity.Special attention should be paid to identifying the levels of indicators of artistic and creative criteria of creativity of preschool children with the involvement of contemporary art and game material in the experiment - high, medium, and low levels of creativity, their features, and quality examples. Our article contains a diagnosis of the problems faced by preschool children when playing, as a leading activity or when getting acquainted with the developmental potential of modern art and game material from the standpoint of an artistic and creative criterion of creativity. Prospects for further development in the direction of forming the creativity of preschool children using modern art and game material are aimed at preparing a curriculum in this thematic area.