Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
Triannual
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

Articles

Perceptions of creative self-efficacy of students with Learning Disabilities

Jennifer E. Smith, Tracy G. Spies, Kyle Higgins, Monica R. Brown, Joseph J. Morgan, Randal K. Boone
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.593
Abstract
Creative self-efficacy, a subcomponent of creativity, is the belief in one’s ability to be creative. It is a necessary construct for a well-developed sense of creativity. With creativity being a vital skill cited by employers for employees to be prepared for 21st century careers, it is necessary to research creative self-efficacy early on and with all students. Limited research regarding students with learning disabilities and creativity, creative thinking, and creative self-efficacy exists. Because higher creativity is necessary for greater positive post-secondary outcomes, research in creative self-efficacy is needed. This study examined the perceptions of creative self-efficacy of students in the third, fourth, and fifth grades (n=495). A comparison between students with learning disabilities and their peers in general education and peers with gifts and talents was made. Results indicate similar perceptions of creative self-efficacy amongst students with learning disabilities and students in general education. However, a significant difference was indicated between students with learning disabilities and students with gifts and talents.
Keywords
creative self-efficacy, learning disabilities, creativity, 21st century, creative thinking
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Smith, J. E., Spies, T. G., Higgins, K., Brown, M. R., Morgan, J. J., & Boone, R. K. (2025). Perceptions of creative self-efficacy of students with Learning Disabilities. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 20(3), 136-146. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.593
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