Impact of a play-based intervention on creativity and cognitive flexibility measures in primary education students in Antofagasta (Chile)

A structured, play-based intervention was effective in enhancing children's narrative creativity and cognitive flexibility. These findings support incorporating play-based programs targeting executive functions to strengthen creativity in primary education.

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Acta Psychologica
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2026-03-23
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106709
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Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
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Impact of a play-based intervention on creativity and cognitive flexibility measures in primary education students in Antofagasta (Chile)

Valeska Cid, Evelyn Cordero, Patricio Aguirre, J. Amaro-Fuenzalida
Acta Psychologica
Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
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Impact of a play-based intervention on creativity and cognitive flexibility measures in primary education students in Antofagasta (Chile)

Valeska Cid, Evelyn Cordero, Patricio Aguirre, J. Amaro-Fuenzalida
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Abstract

A structured, play-based intervention was effective in enhancing children's narrative creativity and cognitive flexibility. These findings support incorporating play-based programs targeting executive functions to strengthen creativity in primary education.

Acta PsychologicaVol. 265
Secretariat of Public Education (MX), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (CL), Fundación Chile (CL), Ministerio de Educación y Cultura (UY), Ministry of Education (CL), Universidad de Los Lagos (CL)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 16%
Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
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