Gender and Semester-Based Variations in Creativity: Evidence from Young Adult Students

Abstract

In this study, the differences in the creative trait motivation were explored among the undergraduate students in regard to their gender and semester levels. A sample of 200 respondents was chosen in this cross-sectional study at the University of Gujrat to fill demographic details and Creative Trait Motivation Scale. The results of independent samples t-test showed that female students were significantly more motivated to be creative as compared to male students. The outcome of one-way ANOVA further showed that there was a significant difference in semester levels and the creative motivation increased gradually between semesters. The greatest source of creative motivation was seen in the case of senior students, the present results indicate that academic life and learning was a critical aspect in the development of the creative skills. It means that the gender and academic progression are important predictors of their creativity among young adults. This is reminiscent of the significance of a positive learning context, instructor-focused instruction, and mentorship activities that also add to and reinforce creative involvement during the course of university education.

Keywords: Gender difference, Semester –based Variations, Creativity Thinking, Creativity, Graduated Student.