The study of effectiveness of alpha/theta neurofeedback on emotional and cognitive creativity in primary school children

Subject Areas : Creativity and innovation from psychological, epistemological, educational and pedagogical

Zohre Alaedini ¹ , Mehrdad Kalantari ² , Mohamad Bagher Kajbaf ³ , Hossein Molavi ⁴

1 - faculty of Almahdi Mehr Higher Education Institue of Isfahan
2 - faculty of University of Isfahan
3 - faculty of University of Isfahan
4 - faculty of University of Isfahan

Received: 2017-02-06 Accepted : 2018-02-03 Published : 2018-03-11

Keywords: Cognitive Creativity, Emotional Creativity, Alpha/theta Neurofeedback,

Abstract :

Introduction: There are hundreds of ways to develop creativity among children, youths and adults. Developing new ideas and ways of teaching creativity should also incorporate youth’s interests and hobbies. Perpouse: The article presents the main information about the effect of alpha/theta neurofeedback on creativity. Method: 75 primary school students (7-12 old) participated in the study voluntarily. Alpha/theta neurofeedback training was administrated in fifteen 90 minutes sessions. The variables were evaluated through Torrance Test of Creative Thinking and Averill's Emotional Creativity Test. Results: MANCOVA analysis disclosed that this training can increase students' scores in cognitive and emotional creativity scales (p< 0.05). Conclusion: Alpha/theta neurofeedback increases cognitive and emotional creativity.

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