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This research aims to understand the link between creative play and creativity development while exploring how age, culture, and play type moderate this relationship.

March 12, 2026F1000ResearchOpen Access

Creative play and creativity development: A three level meta data analysis of moderators (age, culture, play type)

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MRMahyumi RantinaSriwijaya University YNYuliani NuraniState University of Jakarta SPSri Indah PujiastutiState University of Jakarta

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Meta-analysis examines creative play’s influence on creativity development in diverse cultural and age groups, suggesting tailored interventions.

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This research aims to understand the link between creative play and creativity development while exploring how age, culture, and play type moderate this relationship.
Conducted a three-level meta-analysis of 78 empirical studies
Analyzed data from 21,456 participants
Examined moderating effects based on age, culture, and play type
Found a significant positive correlation between creative play and creativity development (g = 0.62)
Early childhood showed the strongest effect (g = 0.74)
Collectivist cultures showed a stronger relationship than individualist cultures (g = 0.68 vs g = 0.57)
Dramatic play had the strongest correlation with creativity development (g = 0.71)

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Rantina et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2585696eeacc4fcec7ef2 https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.172078.1

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Meta-analysis examines creative play’s influence on creativity development in diverse cultural and age groups, suggesting tailored interventions.

Creative play and creativity development: A three level meta data analysis of moderators (age, culture, play type)

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Creative play and creativity development: A three level meta data analysis of moderators (age, culture, play type)

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