On the Relationship of Self Concept and Creative Thinking Among Prospective Teachers in West Tripura

Abstract

This study explores the association between self-concept and creative thinking among prospective teachers in the West Tripura district of India. Adopting a correlational research design, data were collected from a representative sample of 500 B.Ed. trainees selected through stratified random sampling. The Self-Concept Inventory, developed by Beena Shah, and the Creative Thinking Test by Baqer Mehdi served as the primary instruments for data collection. Analytical tools, including descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and independent t-tests, were employed for statistical interpretation. The findings reveal a statistically significant and positive correlation between self-concept and creative thinking. Additionally, significant variations were observed based on gender and academic stream, with female and science stream trainees scoring higher on both variables. These results underscore the need for teacher education programs to foster both self-awareness and creative potential to support comprehensive professional development.