Insights From the PISA 2021 on Socioeconomic Status and Creativity: A Structural Equation Model

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Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and creativity among adolescents using data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021. Employing structural equation modeling (SEM), we examine how various SES indicators influence creative thinking skills. The research aims to identify potential mediating factors and cross-cultural variations in this relationship. Findings will contribute to understanding the role of socioeconomic factors in fostering creativity and inform educational policies to promote equitable creative development across diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Authors

• Yuyang Shen, University of North Texas

• Jinhua Zhao, Texas A&M University

• James O. Uanhoro, University of North Texas

• Selcuk Acar, University of North Texas