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Trends and dynamics of creative thinking in education

Karakus, Derya, Kocak Kocibeyoglu, Meltem, Soylu, Yasin

Abstract

Determining the quality and quantity of the growing body of research on creative thinking is important for strengthening the field's research foundations. This study aimed to identify the fundamental structure, trends and dynamics of research on creative thinking in education from 1970 to 2023. A bibliometric method was used in the study. Hu W.P. has the most influential publication in this field, while Yang, Y.T.C. Karwowski, M. and Hwang, G.J. are the most influential authors. The most influential journal is Thinking Skills and Creativity. The United States stands out as the most influential country, while Taiwan has the most influential universities. In addition, the authors, countries and universities collaborating in this field, as well as the most frequently used keywords, were revealed through co-citation analysis. The findings will shape future research by contributing to the intellectual formation of the field, its evolution and trends over time.

Keywords

Bibliyometrik analiz bibliyometrik haritalama yarat & imath;c & imath; d & uuml;& scedil;& uuml;nme yarat & imath;c & imath;l & imath;k 21. y & uuml;zy & imath;l becerileri

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Education & Educational Research

Citation

Journal: INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION AND TEACHING INTERNATIONAL
Year: 2026
ISSN: 1470-3297
eISSN: 1470-3300
DOI: 10.1080/14703297.2026.2646673
WoS UID: WOS:001726706500001

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