Creating and Standardizing the Creative Mind Test

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to construct and standardize a creative mind questionnaire in Iranian students. Methodology: The method of the present study was descriptive. The statistical population of the study was all undergraduate students in the field of psychology of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, from which 500 people were selected as a sample by stratified sampling. The present questionnaire was based on Gardner’s theoretical framework using the Delphi method and had 44 items. In order to investigate the factor structure and validity of the structure, exploratory factor analysis method was used. After collecting the questionnaires and sending them to the researcher, the data were entered into the computer and data analysis was performed using SPSS and LISREL software. Results: The results showed that 2 expressions with non-significant factor load were removed and 44 items remained. Confirmatory factor analysis method was used to determine the fit of the remaining items, which confirmed the 7-factor model and included seven subscales of flexibility, prioritization, focus, ideation, risk-taking, perseverance, and hope. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, which was used to measure the reliability of the remaining items, showed that these factors had good reliability. Conclusion: Based on the research findings, by training the creative mind, it is possible to provide emotional well-being, improve interpersonal relationships and social adjustment, and help people to be more successful in various areas of life