Creativity and Motor Skills in Children Aged 8-9
Author Information
Author(s): Khorkova Maryna, Bojkowski Łukasz, Korcz Agata, Łopatka Marlena, Adamczak Dagny, Krzysztoszek Jana, Bronikowski Michał
Primary Institution: Poznan University of Physical Education
Hypothesis
Are there gender differences in creativity, physical activity, motor fitness, and motor creativity among 8-9-year-old children?
Conclusion
The study found no significant differences in creativity or motor creativity between genders, but there were differences in motor fitness.
Supporting Evidence
- Boys showed better results in running speed and agility tests.
- Girls performed better in eye-hand coordination tests.
- There were no significant differences in physical activity levels between genders.
- Creativity scores did not correlate with physical activity levels.
- Motor creativity was assessed using Torrance's test.
Takeaway
Boys and girls aged 8-9 are equally creative, but boys are better at some physical fitness tests.
Methodology
The study assessed creativity and motor skills in 195 children using various tests and surveys.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce recall bias.
Limitations
The study's sample was limited to children aged 8-9, and data on physical activity were self-reported.
Participant Demographics
195 children (92 girls and 103 boys) aged 8-9 from urban primary schools in Poland.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001 for boys' motor fitness tests
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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