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Extracurricular arts: Effects on creativity and academics

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this correlational study, an examination of the relationship between experiences in some artistic extracurricular activities (music, dance, painting/drawing, and literature/poetry), creativity levels, and academic achievement was conducted. The data were collected using a survey that was administered to university students in Mexico. These students had been enrolled in classes for at least a year in different careers such as education, psychology, and architecture. The results show that students who had participated in artistic activities obtained better results in the Divergent Association Test. Furthermore, a positive correlation was found between high grades and high results in the creativity test. However, no significant relationship was identified between the time students spent in extracurricular activities and their creativity levels.

Source: Journal of Creativity

DOI: 10.1016/j.yjoc.2025.100094

Authors: Claudia Soledad Moreno Cortez, Julián Nevárez Montes

Institution: University of Monterrey

Language: English

Topic: Creativity in Education and Neuroscience

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,560