TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring the Landscape of Cognitive Load in Creative Thinking
T2 - a Systematic Literature Review
AU - Hernandez Sibo, Ingrid P.
AU - Gomez Celis, David A.
AU - Liou, Shyhnan
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2024/3
Y1 - 2024/3
N2 - Creative thinking, recognized as a fundamental life skill, is a complex process influenced by cognitive load. While literature has addressed the integration of cognitive load theory into creative thinking research, a comprehensive synthesis is lacking. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic review and deductive thematic analysis, drawing from 33 eligible articles sourced from Web of Science (WoS), the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), and Scopus electronic databases. Thematic analysis identified diverse roles of cognitive load within creativity studies, including mediator, moderator, independent variable, dependent variable, and as a component of the theoretical framework. Management strategies for cognitive load in creativity research involve the use of external resources, environmental interventions, and self-regulation. Methodological considerations regarding internal and external validity are also discussed. This review offers implications for researchers and practitioners, informing future research directions and contributing to the effective management of cognitive load in creative thinking practices.
AB - Creative thinking, recognized as a fundamental life skill, is a complex process influenced by cognitive load. While literature has addressed the integration of cognitive load theory into creative thinking research, a comprehensive synthesis is lacking. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic review and deductive thematic analysis, drawing from 33 eligible articles sourced from Web of Science (WoS), the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), and Scopus electronic databases. Thematic analysis identified diverse roles of cognitive load within creativity studies, including mediator, moderator, independent variable, dependent variable, and as a component of the theoretical framework. Management strategies for cognitive load in creativity research involve the use of external resources, environmental interventions, and self-regulation. Methodological considerations regarding internal and external validity are also discussed. This review offers implications for researchers and practitioners, informing future research directions and contributing to the effective management of cognitive load in creative thinking practices.
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U2 - 10.1007/s10648-024-09866-1
DO - 10.1007/s10648-024-09866-1
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85185935410
SN - 1040-726X
VL - 36
JO - Educational Psychology Review
JF - Educational Psychology Review
IS - 1
M1 - 24
ER -