TY - JOUR
AU - Peng, Kaiping
AB -  This research examined the association between naive dialectical thinking and creativity, measured as originality in problem construction and reframing (types of problem finding). Ethnic identity (Caucasian vs. Asian/Asian American) was examined as a moderator. Two correlational studies and one experimental study revealed a complex pattern of results: For problems with low inherent contradiction, naive dialectical thinking decreased originality on problem finding tasks, whereas for tasks with higher contradiction, there was no or even a slight positive effect. Furthermore, these relationships were found for Caucasian participants but not for Asian or Asian American participants. This research built upon the long-standing notion that dialectical thinking is positively associated with creativity, but suggests the relationship might be culture-, task-, and process-specific. The nature of dialectical thinking as involving the acceptance of contradiction or necessitating the resolution of tension should be explored. 
TI - Problem Finding and Contradiction: Examining the Relationship Between Naive Dialectical Thinking, Ethnicity, and Creativity
JF - Creativity Research Journal
DO - 10.1080/10400410902858683
DA - 2009-05-07
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/taylor-francis/problem-finding-and-contradiction-examining-the-relationship-between-000cfeVSVa
SP - 139
EP - 151
VL - 21
IS - 2-3
DP - DeepDyve
ER -