Resumo

GRIMALDO SALAZAR, Edgar et al. Associations between creativity and academic self-concept in elementary school students. Psicumex [online]. 2022, vol.12, e440.  Epub 20-Jan-2023. ISSN 2007-5936.  https://doi.org/10.36793/psicumex.v12i1.440.

This research aimed to analyze the relationship between creativity and academic self-concept as well as to identify differences by sex for study variables among 3rd to 6th grade students. A non-probabilistic convenience sample included 269 public school students located in Nezahualcóyotl, Estado de México. The study administered the Academic Self-concept Scale and the Figural version of the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking. Results showed a statistically significant correlation between academic self-concept levels and creativity skills such as originality, title, and closure. Regarding sex differences, a t test found higher scores in creativity for girls than boys (t= -3.008, p= 0.003). It is concluded that the perception children have of their own abilities as students represents an important element for the development of creative thinking.

Palavras-chave : primary school students; fluency; originality; elaboration; self-perception.