International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Vol 15, No 1: February 2026

The role of gender and group preferences in problem-finding and problem-solving

Abuhadeeda, Motlaq (Unknown)
Alaifan, Amthal (Unknown)
G. Abo Hamza, Eid (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Feb 2026

Abstract

Creative problem-solving is a critical skill for 21st-century learners, yet its relationship with gender and creativity preferences among gifted students remains underexplored. This study investigated how gender and individual versus group creativity preferences influence problem-finding and problem-solving abilities in intellectually gifted secondary students in Kuwait. A sample of 98 participants was assessed using the realistic problem generation and presented problems evaluations and the collectivism/individualism creativity preference scale. Statistical analysis included cluster analysis and the Point-Biserial correlation coefficient (Pbis). Results revealed that individual creativity had a stronger correlation with problem-solving skills than group creativity, while gender showed no significant effect. These findings support the development of personalized, gender-neutral educational strategies that nurture the distinct creative strengths of gifted learners to optimize academic performance.

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Journal Info

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IJERE

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Subject

Education

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The International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education which publishes papers to international audiences of educational researchers. The IJERE aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of ...