The Role of Children's Picture Books in Promoting Innovation and Creativity among Children in China

Authors

  • Feng Chen Guiyang Preschool Education College, Department of Preschool and Early Education. 550000, Guiyang, China
  • Peng Yang Guiyang Preschool Education College, Department of Preschool and Early Education. 550000, Guiyang, China https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2054-6243

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56868/jadhur.v3i2.215

Keywords:

Children's Picture Books, Creativity, Innovation,, Cognitive Development, Reading Habits, Educational Implications

Abstract

This study explored the role of children's picture books in promoting innovation and creativity among young learners in China. Recognizing the potential impact of early literacy on cognitive development, this research aimed to objectively measure how engagement with picture books influences children's creativity. Employing a quantitative research methodology, the study gathered data from a diverse sample of 1000 children aged 5 to 8 years across various urban and rural schools in China. The study utilized a stratified random sampling technique to ensure a representative distribution across socioeconomic, educational, and cultural backgrounds. Our findings reveal a significant correlation between creativity, the frequency of reading, and the diversity of books read. Moreover, parental involvement emerged as the most influential predictor of creativity scores. Although digital books positively impacted traditional reading interactions, they substantially attained higher creativity levels. The study's robust statistical model explains 72% of the variance in creativity outcomes, emphasizing the predictability of factors. The conclusion underscores the essential role of diverse and interactive reading practices in fostering children's creativity. Implications of these findings suggest that integrating a variety of picture books and encouraging parental engagement in children's reading routines can significantly enhance creative development.

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Published

2024-06-28

How to Cite

Chen, F., & Yang, P. (2024). The Role of Children’s Picture Books in Promoting Innovation and Creativity among Children in China. Journal of Advances in Humanities Research, 3(2), 18–33. https://doi.org/10.56868/jadhur.v3i2.215

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