Publication details for Professor Richard Crisp

Vezzali, Loris, Goclowska, Malgorzata A., Crisp, Richard J. & Stathi, Sofia (2016). On the relationship between cultural diversity and creativity in education: The moderating role of communal versus divisional mindset. Thinking Skills and Creativity 21: 152-157.

• Publication type: Journal Article
• ISSN/ISBN: 1871-1871
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tsc.2016.07.001
• Further publication details on publisher web site

Author(s) from Durham

• Professor Richard Crisp

Abstract

We conducted an experimental study with the aim of testing certain conditions under which engaging with cultural diversity increases creativity among schoolchildren. Results obtained from a sample of 149 Italian elementary schoolchildren revealed that engaging with cultural diversity, operationalized by asking Italian children to work with immigrant children on a cooperative task, led to an increase in creativity. Furthermore, we found that this effect was only present when a communal but not a divisional mindset (emphasizing group distinctions) was present. We discuss theoretical and practical implications of findings.