JOURNAL OF CREATIVE BEHAVIOR
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Interdisciplinary Insights into Creativity
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research on Creativity:
The journal publishes studies that integrate insights from psychology, education, sociology, and other fields to explore the multifaceted nature of creativity. - Individual Differences in Creativity:
A significant focus is on how personal attributes such as personality traits, emotional states, and cognitive styles influence creative thinking and performance. - Contextual Influences on Creativity:
Research examining the impact of social, cultural, and environmental factors on creativity is prevalent, emphasizing how context shapes creative processes. - Methodological Diversity:
The journal embraces a variety of research methodologies, including experimental studies, qualitative research, and meta-analyses, to provide comprehensive insights into creativity. - Applied Creativity:
There is a strong emphasis on applied research that investigates practical implications of creativity in educational settings, workplaces, and therapeutic contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Creativity and Technology:
There is a notable increase in studies exploring the intersection of creativity and technology, including the role of artificial intelligence in creative processes and outputs. - Mental Health and Creativity:
Research examining the relationship between mental health, emotional states, and creativity is gaining traction, highlighting the significance of psychological well-being in fostering creative expression. - Social and Cultural Dimensions of Creativity:
Emerging themes focus on how social dynamics, cultural contexts, and community engagement influence creative practices, especially in marginalized voices. - Creativity in Education:
An increasing number of studies are aimed at enhancing creativity in educational settings, particularly through innovative pedagogical approaches and curricula that promote creative thinking. - Interdisciplinary Collaborations:
There is a growing trend towards interdisciplinary research that combines insights from various fields to better understand and enhance creativity across different contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Views of Creativity:
There appears to be a waning interest in conventional definitions and measurements of creativity, as researchers increasingly explore more nuanced and contextualized understandings. - Focus on Artistic Creativity:
Research specifically centered around artistic creativity and its evaluation is becoming less frequent, possibly due to broader explorations of creativity across diverse domains. - Static Models of Creativity:
The emphasis on static or linear models of creativity is diminishing, with a growing preference for dynamic and interactive models that account for variability in creative processes. - Gender Differences in Creativity:
Studies focusing solely on gender differences in creative abilities have decreased, as more comprehensive approaches consider intersectionality and contextual factors. - Creativity in Isolated Contexts:
Research that examines creativity in isolated or overly specific contexts is declining, with a shift towards understanding creativity as a complex interplay of multiple influences.
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