Effects of nature exposure on divergent thinking are mixed: five of eight reviewed studies showed significant effects while others found null or partial effects¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? Among eight divergent-thinking studies, five (63%) demonstrated significant effects, two demonstrated partially significant effects, and one could not establish significant effects. → Vella-Brodrick 2024

Evidence¶

Vella-Brodrick 2024¶

Vella-Brodrick, D. A., Lewis, K. J., & Gilowska, K. (2024). Exploring the Nature-Creativity Connection Across Different Settings: A Scoping Review. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-024-09964-0

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The review's synthesis of the eight divergent-thinking studies states that "five studies (63%) demonstrated significant effects" with two partial and one null result, indicating an inconsistent evidence base for nature effects on divergent thinking.

"That is, five studies (63%) demonstrated significant effects, two demonstrated partially significant effects, and one could not establish significant effects (see Table 3)."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Creativity — outcome: instruction changes it

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