CREATIVITY RESEARCH JOURNAL
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Insights into Creative Processes
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research on Creativity:
The journal publishes studies that integrate findings from psychology, education, neuroscience, and the arts, providing a holistic view of creativity. - Empirical Methods and Innovative Assessments:
A strong emphasis is placed on empirical research, employing diverse methodologies such as experimental designs, qualitative analyses, and psychometric evaluations to assess creativity. - Cognitive and Emotional Aspects of Creativity:
Research that delves into how cognitive processes and emotional states influence creative thinking and output is a core focus, including studies on metacognition, emotional regulation, and personality traits. - Cultural and Contextual Influences on Creativity:
The journal explores how cultural contexts and social environments affect creative expression and development, emphasizing cross-cultural comparisons and the role of community and education. - Application of Creativity in Various Fields:
Topics related to the application of creativity in education, workplace innovation, art, and therapy are prominent, highlighting practical implications of research findings.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Technology on Creativity:
There is an increasing focus on the effects of artificial intelligence and digital tools on creative processes, exploring both challenges and opportunities presented by technology. - Neuroscientific Approaches to Creativity:
Research employing neuroscientific methods to understand the brain's role in creative thinking is gaining momentum, indicating a trend towards biological and cognitive explorations of creativity. - Creativity in Diverse Contexts:
Emerging studies are examining creativity across various contexts, such as educational settings, workplaces, and community environments, highlighting the role of context in fostering or hindering creativity. - Interdisciplinary Collaborations:
There is a notable trend towards interdisciplinary research that combines insights from psychology, art, education, and technology, reflecting a holistic approach to understanding creativity. - Social and Emotional Dimensions of Creativity:
Recent research increasingly emphasizes the interplay between social influences, emotional intelligence, and creativity, recognizing the importance of interpersonal dynamics in the creative process.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Measures of Creativity:
There seems to be a waning interest in conventional creativity assessments, such as standardized tests, as the field shifts towards more dynamic and contextual evaluations of creativity. - Narrow Definitions of Creativity:
Research focusing on rigid or narrow definitions of creativity is decreasing, with a growing preference for broader, more inclusive conceptualizations that encompass various forms of creative expression. - Creativity in Isolated Domains:
There is a noticeable decline in studies examining creativity in isolation from other cognitive processes, as the trend moves towards understanding creativity as interconnected with emotional and social factors. - Focus on Individual Differences:
While individual differences remain important, research emphasizing singular traits or demographics as the main predictors of creativity appears to be less emphasized, in favor of more integrative approaches.
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