Layton Reesor, Jennette P Moreno, Craig A Johnston, Daphne C Hernandez
School-Based Weight Management Program Curbs Summer Weight Gain Among Low-Income Hispanic Middle School Students
The Journal of school health
scholarly research increasingly examined role stem science technology engineering mathematics education creativity transversal skill however far fewer studies investigated relationship two particularly secondaryschool contexts obtained inconsistent results paper contributes literature asking extent studying stem associated higher levels creativity secondaryschool context study utilises preexisting dataset gathered malta eu 400 students aged 11 16 years old yields information engagement stem measured exposure stem chosen students optional subjects enjoyment stem considered students favourite subjects well creativity levels measured divergent thinking performance alternate uses tests correlation analysis revealed strong positive link two phenomena lending support notion stem students tend creative students using regression analysis model estimated identify possible effects engaging stem subjects creativity codeterminants creativity controlled results indicate exposure stem subjects enjoyment thereof significantly positively predict creativity even controlling possible determinants creativity age gender parental education participation creative activities findings offer encouraging insights 21st century education curriculum development suggest addition value right stem subjects contribute development creativity young people