Creative Cognition, Autonomous Learning, and Problem-Solving: A Mediation Model
Hacettepe Egitim Dergisi, vol.38, no.3, pp.380-387, 2023 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 38 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2023
- Doi Number: 10.16986/huje.2023.490
- Journal Name: Hacettepe Egitim Dergisi
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EBSCO Education Source, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.380-387
- Keywords: autonomous learning, Creative cognition, problem-solving
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The study tested a model of the mediating role of autonomous learning, creative cognition and problem-solving. The autonomous learning scale, the creative cognition scale, and the problem-solving scale were administrated to a sample of 443 gifted-talented students. The present study showed that autonomous learning and creative cognition were positively related to problem-solving. The result of the mediation analysis showed that autonomous learning significantly predicts both problem-solving and creative cognition. Problem-solving significantly predicted creative cognition, and autonomous learning decreased the effect of problem-solving on creative cognition. Finally, the relationship between problem-solving and creative cognition was partially mediated by autonomous learning. These findings suggested that problem-solving had both direct and indirect effects on Creative Cognition.