Which Creativity to Take Seriously? Reflections on the Creativity of People With Intellectual Disabilities
Abstract
RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: This paper aims to present the results of a study on the creativity of individuals with moderate intellectual disabilities.
THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The research problem focuses on how selected individuals with moderate intellectual disabilities perceive creativity. The study employed the individual case method and used interviews to explore the participants’ views on creativity.
THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The paper begins by clarifying key terminology related to creativity. It then outlines the research methodology, followed by the presentation and analysis of the collected data.
RESEARCH RESULTS: The data suggest that individuals with moderate intellectual disabilities perceive creativity similarly to those without intellectual disabilities. This is because the foundation of creative activity among the participants – like those without intellectual disabilities – rests on mechanisms such as understanding key concepts, motivation, and consideration of the opinions of their local environment.
CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND APPLICABLE VALUE OF RESEARCH: While this study cannot be used to generalize about creativity among people with intellectual disabilities, it offers an optimistic basis for future research involving a larger sample.
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