Publication: Creative Personality Scale. A new version for college students from Argentina
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Freiberg-Hoffmann, Agustín ; Vigh, Carlos ; Fernández-Liporace, Mercedes
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Universidad de Murcia
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Abstract
La creatividad y las prácticas ligadas a fomentarla en el ámbito
universitario constituyen en la actualidad un tema de interés. La creatividad
en tanto fenómeno multidimensional requiere ser evaluada en sus distintas
facetas, siendo la personalidad una de las que mayor relevancia reviste. Se
propone así, adaptar localmente la Escala de Personalidad Creativa (EPC)
de Gough para ser aplicada en el ámbito universitario. El instrumento se
compone de 30 adjetivos a ser respondidos por los evaluados según se
identifiquen o no con cada uno de ellos. Se realizó un análisis factorial ex-
ploratorio y de consistencia interna (n = 150) y otro confirmatorio y de va-
lidez convergente (n = 150) a partir de dos muestras independientes. El
procedimiento exploratorio conservó ocho ítems y una estructura factorial
unidimensional con una óptima consistencia interna (Alfa ordinal = .853).
Este modelo se verificó empíricamente mediante el análisis confirmatorio
que arrojó óptimos índices de ajuste y un apropiado índice de consistencia
interna. Adicionalmente se obtuvieron adecuadas evidencias de validez
convergente del instrumento en relación con otros constructos teórica-
mente afines. Los resultados se discuten a la luz de la teoría y las limitacio-
nes del diseño, destacando los alcances del estudio y las futuras líneas de
investigación.
Creativity and actions aimed at fostering it became a matter of interest in higher education. Since creativity is a complex phenomenon, its multiple dimensions must be assessed. Among them, personality arises as the most relevant one. Therefore, the local adaptation of Gough’s Creative Personality Scale to be used in college students is presented. Examinees must indicate, among a list of adjectives/items, whether they feel descri- bed by each one of them or not. Two independent samples (n= 150 each) were employed to develop an exploratory factor analysis and an internal consistency analysis on the one hand, and a confirmatory factor analysis and a convergent validity study on the other. The exploratory procedure retained eight items and a 1-dimension structu- re with a good internal consistency (ordinal Alpha= .853). This model was empirically verified by the confirmatory analysis which showed good fit indices, as well as an adequate internal consistency coefficient. Moreover, adequate convergent validity evidences were obtained. Findings are discus- sed considering the theoretical model and the study weaknesses along with practical and theoretical outcomes. Further research lines are outlined.
Creativity and actions aimed at fostering it became a matter of interest in higher education. Since creativity is a complex phenomenon, its multiple dimensions must be assessed. Among them, personality arises as the most relevant one. Therefore, the local adaptation of Gough’s Creative Personality Scale to be used in college students is presented. Examinees must indicate, among a list of adjectives/items, whether they feel descri- bed by each one of them or not. Two independent samples (n= 150 each) were employed to develop an exploratory factor analysis and an internal consistency analysis on the one hand, and a confirmatory factor analysis and a convergent validity study on the other. The exploratory procedure retained eight items and a 1-dimension structu- re with a good internal consistency (ordinal Alpha= .853). This model was empirically verified by the confirmatory analysis which showed good fit indices, as well as an adequate internal consistency coefficient. Moreover, adequate convergent validity evidences were obtained. Findings are discus- sed considering the theoretical model and the study weaknesses along with practical and theoretical outcomes. Further research lines are outlined.
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