Personality and Creativity: A Study in Spanish-Speaking Children

GABRIELA KRUMM; LEMOS, VIVIANA; RICHAUD, MARÍA CRISTINA

International Journal of Psychological Research

Universidad San Buenaventura

Lugar: Medellín; Año: 2018

2011-7922

This work aimed at studying the relationship between personality from the Big Five Personality model and creativity through different techniques (i.e., a paper and pencil task, and scales) and informants (i.e., the child and parents). We evaluated a sample of 359 Spanish-speaking school children of both genders, aged 9 to 13 years. Personality was assessed with the Argentine Questionnaire of children?s Personality (CAPI). Creativity was evaluated using the following instruments: The Torrance Test of Creative Thinking-Figural Form B; and the Creative Personality Scale (EPC). Pearson correlations and multiple linear regressions consistently showed that Neuroticism negatively relates to creativity while the competence facet does it positively. The results suggest that most creative children would present less vulnerability, irritability and psychological distress, eventually being more independent, competent and emotionally self-regulated to cope with environmental demands.